Suffolk County Disability Support
Supporting Individuals With Developmental Disabilities, Caregivers, and Families Across Life’s Transitions
Our Mission
Cherished Care & Residences Inc. (CCRI) is a community-rooted nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as their families and caregivers, through advocacy, transportation access, community-based support, and future planning. Our mission is to help people and families navigate life’s transitions with greater dignity, stability, connection, and opportunity in Suffolk County, New York.
Why We Exist
Too many individuals and families are left trying to navigate disability services, transportation barriers, caregiver stress, and future planning with limited support. CCRI exists to help close those gaps with a compassionate, person-centered approach rooted in trust, lived experience, and community connection.
Why Suffolk County Needs CCRI
Individuals with developmental disabilities, caregivers, and families in Suffolk County face real barriers to support, future planning, and access to care. These numbers help show why CCRI’s mission matters.
These challenges affect individuals with developmental disabilities, caregivers, families, and the support systems our community depends on.
Sources: Suffolk County Office for People with Disabilities; OPWDD Residential Request List; The Arc New York.
Our Services
CCRI is building practical, person-centered support that helps individuals with developmental disabilities and their families navigate daily life, future planning, and community access with greater confidence and stability.
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Personalized guidance through OPWDD eligibility, the Front Door process, Care Coordination Organizations, medical appointments, and the paperwork families face — so you spend less time lost and more time moving forward.
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Accompanied community activities that help individuals build routine, confidence, connection, and meaningful participation — rather than feeling isolated or left behind.
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Help arranging and accessing rides, transit, and accompaniment to appointments, programs, and community activities, so getting there is one less barrier.
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Building toward quality day programming and person-centered, family-style residential opportunities designed to help individuals thrive long term.
Support Our Mission
Your support helps CCRI build practical, community-based solutions for individuals with developmental disabilities, caregivers, and families in Suffolk County. Donations help strengthen transportation access, family support, community integration, future programming, and the long-term vision for safe, person-centered residential opportunities.
CCRI is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving Suffolk County, New York, and eligible donations may be tax-deductible as permitted by law.
Get Involved
There are many ways to help CCRI strengthen community-based support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in Suffolk County. Whether you give, partner, volunteer, or share resources, your involvement helps turn local need into real support.
Help expand transportation access, family support, community integration, and future programming for individuals and families who need trusted local options.
Fund compassionate local support
Connect CCRI with opportunities, services, introductions, or supporters who can help expand access, visibility, and long-term growth
Share Resources
Support outreach, events, community-building, and future program growth while becoming part of a mission-driven network that values service and impact.
Give your time and skills
Join CCRI as a local business, organization, or leader helping build practical solutions, stronger families, and a more inclusive Suffolk County.