The National MPS Society is a non-profit organization whose mission is to find cures for MPS and related diseases, and to provide hope and support for affected individuals and their families through research, advocacy and awareness of these devastating diseases. Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) are genetic diseases that cause cells to perform improperly, resulting in progressive… Continue Reading Family Support Programs [...]
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Family Support Resource Centers
An array of supports are available to families caring for a family member who meets eligibility criteria with the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). Services are offered by staff working out of Family Support Centers in Greenfield and Turners Falls, MA. Primary supports offered are service navigation, information and referral, family trainings and support… Continue Reading Family Support Resource Centers [...]
Family Support Respite
Our Family Support Respite Program provides monthly respite services that include activities for all ages. Program provides 4-6 hours of respite for care givers. The activities are always age appropriate with people having a fun-filled social experience. Activities range from bowling nights to attending special events in the community. Services at Home South Shore… Continue Reading Family Support Respite [...]
Family Support Services
Our Family Support programs include: Family Support Centers Children’s Services Transitional Services Adult Services Family Networking Groups Specialty Projects Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms Multicultural Community Services (MCS) of the Pioneer Valley Birth to 3, 3 – 4, 5 – 8, 9 – 13, 19 – 22, 23 – 59, 60 + Springfield Mary Beattie… Continue Reading Family Support Services [...]
Family Support Services
This is a family-centered, home-based and community-focused program, offering two services: In-Home Therapy (IHT), providing psychological assessment, treatment, and connection to other services for families. Child and Family Stabilization, a more comprehensive set of support services for children and families referred by the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) due to child abuse or neglect. Wheelchair Ramps, Elevators, Accessible… Continue Reading Family Support Services [...]
Family Support Services
Individualized, family-centered services, programs, and support Successfully caring for a loved one with developmental disabilities requires a strong and reliable partner; one who will provide moral support and offer guidance. We help you through needed steps in an effort to secure the right services and programs to fit your unique set of needs. Wheelchair… Continue Reading Family Support Services [...]
Family Support Services
Our Family Support Centers welcome members of the community on a walk-in basis. We offer information, referrals, and other services. The Family Support Center Program is funded by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). DDS provides children and adults with developmental disabilities (DD) and their families support, information, and the tools to work on… Continue Reading Family Support Services [...]
Family Support Services
Our Familt Support Center offers: Lending Library: We have a library of books, DVD’s, assistive technology devices and software covering a wide variety of topics, including how to deal with difficult behaviors, sensory integration, parent and sibling issues, social skills, etc. Flexible Funding: This service enables families to tailor services and supports to their… Continue Reading Family Support Services [...]
Family Support Services – Cape Cod
Designed to support families to let them to stay together and to be contributing members of their communities. Flexible supports are offered. Examples include: respite purchase of goods or services social companion accessing community resources Eligibility Documentation of Developmental Disability (DD). Our Family Support Center (FSC) is designed to help families navigate the most… Continue Reading Family Support Services – Cape Cod [...]
Family Support Services – Foxboro/ Milford
Serves people with intellectual disabilities (ID) 0-99 with referral from DDS or DCF . Largest number of people served are adults in the Blackstone Valley. Adult Family Care placements available. Wheelchair Ramps, Elevators, Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms, Services at Home, Services at Work Kennedy-Donovan Center (KDC) Birth to 3, 3 – 4, 5 –… Continue Reading Family Support Services – Foxboro/ Milford [...]
