Advocating Diversity

To ensure that you feel comfortable with the services you receive, we work with a wide range of partner agencies to serve a diverse population.

Our Roots

Over 45 years ago, a group of local parents and families came together with a common vision to create better living opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Built on the foundation of compassionate and quality care, CDS Life Transitions was born.

Our Commitment

We take an innovative approach in championing our diverse community of organizations in providing compassionate, holistic, and exceptional support for the people we serve.

Our Story

1977

Where It All Began

Continuing Developmental Services, Inc. began with a group of parents whose goal was to ensure quality services would always be available for their children, no matter their ages. This later became known as CDS Monarch.

1977

1979

Commitment to Providing Rewarding Employment Opportunities

With the goal to provide employment opportunities for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Unistel Industries’ was formed. Shortly after, Unistel’s growth opened the opportunity to develop a retail product, Salute Seasonings.

1979

2007

Devoted to Supporting Unfunded Areas of Need

Coming full circle, with the support of various community partners and donors, the CDS Wolf Foundation was reinvented in 2007.

2007

2010

A Passion for Helping Our Heroes

Upon seeing military personnel come home from war with limited support and with the goal to help struggling veterans successfully transition back into their communities, Warrior Salute Veteran Services was born.

2010

2012

A Mission to Make Affordable, Quality Housing Accessible to All

The need for affordable housing for seniors and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities became evident in New York State. As a result, CDS Housing was formed with the goal to provide quality, affordable housing opportunities for those in our community. We became the first non-profit developer building these affordable, accessible communities, including units set aside for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, veterans, families and seniors, in New York State.

2012

2015

A Commitment to Improving the System

In 2015 CDS Life Transitions was formed. CDS Life Transitions is a supportive service organization, delivering comprehensive administrative resources for the benefit of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Veterans, Seniors, and Families.

2015

2018

At the Forefront of Major Changes

When New York State began the shift to Managed Care, Health Homes were created to handle service coordination for Medicaid eligible individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. CDS Monarch worked with a number of community partners to create Prime Care Coordination.

2018

2020

Bringing Pharmacy Experience to Human Services

Building on its 45-year history of supporting people with a variety of needs, CDS Life Transitions expanded its affiliates to include CDS Rx Pharmacy. CDS Rx is an integrated pharmacy service where the pharmacist, patient, and care manager work together for the best health outcomes. This patient-centered pharmacy model is at the heart of CDS Rx.

2020

2023

Serving Those Who Served

To meet a growing need for Veteran supports in Florida, CDS Veteran Support Services Inc. was created to deliver exceptional case management for veterans. CDS Veteran Support Services honors the sacrifices of our nation’s heroes by connecting them with the resources, guidance, and support they need to thrive.

2023

2025

Property Maintenance, Facility Services & Grounds Management You Can Count On

Building upon CDS Housing, CDS Property Services Group was created to provide dependable property maintenance, landscaping, facility support, and environmental services designed to keep our properties safe, attractive, and operating at their best.

2025

We're Just Getting Started

We’re not stopping here. We take pride in our innovative and forward-thinking approach to serve those with complex and diverse needs in our community. We are excited to continue to transform, evolve, and grow to help even more individuals in need throughout our community

Ready to Make A Difference?

Transform your passion into a rewarding career. Explore job openings at our diverse community of CDS Life Transitions organizations.

Our Impact

“When my parents envisioned a better life for my younger brother, Carl, CDS Monarch was there. And more than 20 years later, CDS is still here! The whole spectrum of his care is managed by CDS-not just the care that he receives now, but in the future as well.”

Chuck Fyles, Family Member