The Arc strives to meet the unique needs of people with disabilities of all ages and their families or caregivers. Our services are open to all people with developmental or intellectual disabilities, autism, and brain injuries living in Greater Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod. Resources and Guidance Information and referrals Support groups for parents,… Continue Reading Family Resources and Guidance [...]
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Family Services
Information specialists in offices throughout the state are linked to their own comprehensive database. They are available to direct families to appropriate local services. South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC) Birth to 3, 3 – 4, 5 – 8, 9 – 13, 14 – 18, 19 – 22, 23 – 59, 60 + Framingham nkane@smoc.org… Continue Reading Family Services [...]
Family Services
You are not alone! We have been there and know that the early weeks and months (and years!) of parenthood can be hard. We offer the following free services our local families with infants and young children. Home Visits Parent Groups The Village Closet Online Resources Elevators, Accessible Parking, Able to serve clients in their… Continue Reading Family Services [...]
Family Services
Welcome Center The Center was acknowledged by the City of Springfield to welcome newcomers to the City of Springfield who were devastated by Hurricane Maria. The Center helps participants with registering for SNAP, housing, FEMA, MEMA, and other benefits. Food Bank of Western Mass Four times a month, food is distributed by NNCC staff… Continue Reading Family Services [...]
Family Services & Advocacy
Provides both a detailed website and online support. We help to connect families to each other. Barth syndrome (BTHS) is an X-linked genetic condition, usually transmitted from mother to son (although there is a relatively high incidence of new mutations in Barth syndrome and one confirmed case report of a female Barth syndrome patient).… Continue Reading Family Services & Advocacy [...]
Family Services and Advocacy
Dedicated to the treatment and prevention of Tay-Sachs, Canavan and related genetic diseases, and to providing information and support services to families affected by these diseases. National Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association Birth to 3, 3 – 4, 5 – 8, 9 – 13, 14 – 18, 19 – 22, 23 – 59, 60… Continue Reading Family Services and Advocacy [...]
Family Skill Building (FSB)
Offer quality programming which empowers young people to be critical thinkers and with an academic advantage Provide Homework help, Character Education, Sports and Fitness, Literacy Retention, Cultural Experiences in the Arts Assist in bridging the family with school and the After School Program. Advocate and referral for the well-being and rights of all children… Continue Reading Family Skill Building (FSB) [...]
Family Support
Offers a forum for families to connect and share information about Costello Syndrome. Hosts a biennial conference for families and the medical community. Encourages and supports research. Costello Syndrome Family Network Birth to 3, 3 – 4, 5 – 8, 9 – 13, 14 – 18, 19 – 22, 23 – 59 Black Mountain… Continue Reading Family Support [...]
Family Support
New North Family Support Families who are consumers of services through the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services receive family support services through home visits and center-based activities. Workshops and lectures are offered based on the interest and needs of the family members and the consumers. Skill builders 360 Families who are consumers… Continue Reading Family Support [...]
Family Support
HAPHI’s core programming includes: Preventive Health Community Education Outreach Refugee resettlement English as a Second Language Citizenship classes Haitian American Public Health Initiatives (HAPHI) Birth to 3, 3 – 4, 5 – 8, 9 – 13, 14 – 18, 19 – 22, 23 – 59, 60 + Mattapan Dr Renald Raphaël jeanmarc.jnbaptise@haphi.org 617-298-8076 18779… Continue Reading Family Support [...]
