Finding the right care for a loved one with a developmental disability can be overwhelming. Whether supporting a child, adult, or aging parent with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD), families across New York City often discover that personalized home care - provided by trained personal care aides (PCAs) or direct support professionals (DSPs) - offers the flexibility, comfort, and support their loved one deserves.
At Cooperative Home Care Associates (CHCA)—a trusted home care provider in the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Westchester County—our caregivers are highly trained professionals and worker-owners. We take time to understand each person’s abilities, preferences, and goals so that every care plan feels personal, empowering, and culturally responsive.
Every person experiences disability differently. That’s why customized home care plans are so effective—they recognize and build on each person’s strengths while addressing unique needs.
Personalized home care means:
For families in New York City, this approach ensures that home care is not just supportive—it’s life-enhancing.
Choosing in-home care in NYC allows individuals with developmental disabilities to remain in familiar surroundings while receiving compassionate, personalized assistance from trained aides. Families often notice:
Each client's care plan is developed with the client, the client's caregiver, and the registered nurse, which focuses on the client's individual, specific medical, emotional, and daily living needs. Unlike a one-size-fits-all approach, customized care plans deliver a holistic, client-centered experience.
These plans detail:
This collaborative process ensures your loved one’s care plan reflects their unique personality and evolving needs.
From smart-home devices to adaptive communication tools, assistive technology makes independent living more accessible for people with developmental disabilities. CHCA can help families connect with NYC programs, such as Access to Home and the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), to explore funding and home-modification options.
Caring for someone with a developmental disability is a profound act of love—but it can also be demanding. CHCA offers respite care services in the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Westchester County to give family caregivers time to rest and recharge while ensuring that their loved one continues receiving consistent, high-quality support.
Our caregivers can provide coverage for a few hours, overnight, or on weekends—helping families maintain balance and peace of mind.
CHCA caregivers complete comprehensive training in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including:
As worker-owners, our caregivers are deeply invested in your loved one’s well-being. They are not just employees—they are community members providing care with heart.
As the largest worker-owned home care cooperative in the U.S., CHCA has served New York families for more than 40 years. Our model empowers caregivers to take ownership of their work and pride in every patient visit—resulting in higher quality care, lower turnover, and genuine connection with each client.
When you choose CHCA, you’re partnering with a trusted home care provider in NYC dedicated to inclusion, respect, and excellence.
Navigating disability care and support in New York City can feel complex. These local programs and organizations can help your family access services, funding, and community connections:
🧩 Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)
Provides services, housing support, respite programs, and family assistance for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities.
🔗 opwdd.ny.gov
🏠 Access to Home Program (NYS Homes and Community Renewal)
Offers financial assistance for home accessibility modifications such as ramps, lifts, and bathroom safety features.
🔗 hcr.ny.gov/access-home-program
🚗 Access-A-Ride (Metropolitan Transportation Authority – MTA)
Door-to-door shared ride service for individuals with disabilities who are unable to use public buses or subways.
🔗 new.mta.info/accessibility/paratransit
👪 NYC Department for the Aging (DFTA) – Caregiver Support
Provides counseling, respite programs, and resources for family caregivers supporting older adults and individuals with disabilities.
🔗 nyc.gov/aging
If your family is supporting a loved one with an intellectual or developmental disability, personalized home care can make daily life safer, easier, and more meaningful.
Contact CHCA today to learn more about specialized home care and respite services for people with developmental disabilities in the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Westchester County.
Together, we can build a plan that supports your loved one’s independence, dignity, and joy at home.