Improving lives and promoting well-being for every person in need of help

After spending my career in Non-Profit management in human services, I feel especially privileged to be writing this message as Chief Executive Officer of The Connection. This is a special time in this company’s history as we celebrate our successes and the tremendous growth of our valuable services in Connecticut over the past 50 years.

The Connection has become synonymous with our commitment to helping thousands of individuals, families and children grow and thrive through our array of Family & Child, Young Adult, Adult, and Housing Services. Our programs provide multiple levels of care that can range from outpatient care to residential settings. We take pride in providing exceptional client care and are dedicated to enhancing the physical, emotional, intellectual health and wellness of the people in our communities.

The Connection stands by our six agency Core Values in all its interactions:

Our mission is building safe, healthy, caring communities and inspiring people to reach their full potential as productive and valued citizens. The Connection stands for excellence in leadership, integrity, and full transparency in the spirit of community collaboration.

Looking ahead, we are focused on strategically accelerating our growth while continuing to build the quality of our organization. We are excited to expand our Institute for Innovative Practice by providing quality professional development, training and consultation to help people, communities and organizations solve problems, adapt to change, and evolve.

I am incredibly grateful to lead The Connection and am excited about its ongoing journey. The best of The Connection is yet to come!

Lisa DeMatteis-Lepore
President and Chief Executive Officer
The Connection