Family Initiatives

The Family Initiatives Unit provides oversight and leadership of activities & programs to ensure family engagement in and a family-centered focus to all Department of Public Health, Division for Children & Youth with Special Health Needs (DCYSHN) programs. Family Initiatives provides multiple and varied opportunities for family members whose children have special health care needs to… Continue Reading Family Initiatives [...]

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Family Leadership Series

The Series focuses on supporting families and people to live in their communities as naturally and typically as desired. Applications from families with children or adult family members of any age who are Department of Developmental Services eligible are encouraged. The Family Leadership Series has a two fold purpose. The first is to offer… Continue Reading Family Leadership Series [...]

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Family Leadership Series

Mass Families Organizing for Change provides sustained advocacy and leadership training in pursuit of high quality, individualized community support and service options. Services include family support for people with disabilities and their families. Helping families “imagine better” .  Making our voices heard and making a difference for families across the state.  Creating and sharing… Continue Reading Family Leadership Series [...]

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