Rhode Island To Transition Up To 300 Adults With Developmental Disabilities From Group Homes To Community-Based Living

The Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) plans to transition up to 300 adults with developmental disabilities who are currently living in state-run and privately run group homes* to community-based “shared residential living arrangements” with foster families. By transitioning the individuals to lower cost settings, DHBBH seeks to generate savings to close a budget gap of $6 million. As of January 12, 2016, BHDDH had planned to complete the transitions by March 31, 2016, despite concerns about the aggressive transition timeline. However, on February 3, 2016, BHDDH was able to lengthen the transition . . .