Connecticut Family Support Services to Close by October
The state must now find new support providers for 70 families as a 24-year-old advocacy nonprofit prepares to shut down.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Special Needs
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FAVOR Inc., a Wethersfield-based nonprofit that has provided peer support and advocacy for Connecticut families navigating behavioral health systems for 24 years, will close all operations by October 30, 2026. The closure will impact the 70 families currently receiving support, and the state Department of Children and Families is tasked with identifying alternative providers.
Why it matters
The shutdown of this longstanding organization creates a significant gap in support for families managing complex behavioral health and educational needs. The decision by the board follows persistent challenges related to personnel and rising operational costs that threatened the group's long-term financial sustainability.
The organization's closure follows a decline in service capacity from 5,000 families served in 2024 to 70 families currently enrolled. While the nonprofit board cited insurmountable operational and financial pressures, the specific details regarding how the state will redistribute these cases remain under investigation.
The players
FAVOR Inc.
A Wethersfield-based nonprofit that provided peer support and advocacy for families navigating behavioral health and educational systems for 24 years.
Connecticut Department of Children and Families
The state agency responsible for child welfare and behavioral health services that held a three-year contract with the nonprofit.
The details
FAVOR Inc. functioned as a support network for families interacting with state behavioral health and school systems, providing peer-based advocacy. The board of directors determined that the organization could no longer sustain its operations due to a combination of internal personnel difficulties and increasing systemic costs. To manage the transition, the organization has distributed a list of alternative resources to its existing partners.
Timeline
2024: The nonprofit reported serving 5,000 families annually.
October 5, 2026: A DCF official noted the lack of a completed transition plan.
October 30, 2026: FAVOR Inc. will officially cease all operations.
Health Landscape
The closure of FAVOR Inc. marks a significant reduction in the availability of peer-based support services for families within the Connecticut Department of Children and Families network. It underscores the broader challenge of maintaining stable community-based advocacy in a climate of rising operational costs.
Families currently relying on FAVOR Inc. for behavioral health advocacy should immediately consult with their case workers at the Connecticut Department of Children and Families. It is important to confirm that any existing transition plans are in place to prevent a lapse in support services.
The takeaway
The end of a long-term advocacy group emphasizes the need for families to proactively seek alternative support networks when local health organizations face instability. If you are impacted by provider closures, schedule a meeting with your primary healthcare coordinator to discuss interim service options.
Further reading
Find more guidance on navigating support systems in our Special Needs section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NBC Connecticut.
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