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 [...]
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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
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 [...]
Family Support & Stabilization Program
Good news. We know how to foster environments where families can thrive. Our Family Support and Stabilization program: Strengthens family relationships Builds community support around families Helps parents and youth build life skills Prevents out-of-home placement Supports reunification from foster care Wheelchair Ramps, Elevators, Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms, Near Public Transportation Bridges Homeward… Continue Reading Family Support & Stabilization Program [...]
Family Support Advocacy Groups
Family support groups for persons with neuro-biological disorders (mental illness). Please call for location and time of meetings. There are 18 groups in Massachusetts. Fee: Membership dues. Near Public Transportation National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) 19 – 22, 23 – 59, 60 + Woburn Ray Breton info@namimass.org 617-580-8541 3310 Family Support Advocacy… Continue Reading Family Support Advocacy Groups [...]
Family Support and Information
Support organization for Trisomy 18, 13, and related disorders; offers support for parents who have children with chromosome disorder and education to families and professionals. Support Organization for Trisomy 18, 13 and Related Disorders (SOFT) Birth to 3, 3 – 4, 5 – 8, 9 – 13, 14 – 18, 19 – 22, 23… Continue Reading Family Support and Information [...]
Family Support and Resources
Provides information for parents and an online discussion forum and helps families to network with each other. National Organization for Disorders of the Corpus Callosum 3 – 4, 5 – 8, 9 – 13, 14 – 18, 19 – 22, 23 – 59, 60 + Yorba Linda Barbara Fonseca info@nodcc.org 714-693-0808 714-747-0063 18948 Family… Continue Reading Family Support and Resources [...]
Family Support Center – Holyoke
Our Family Support programs include: Family Support Centers Children’s Services Transitional Services Adult Services Family Networking Groups Specialty Projects Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms, Able to serve clients in their wheelchair Multicultural Community Services (MCS) of the Pioneer Valley 3 – 4, 5 – 8, 9 – 13, 14 – 18, 19 – 22, 23… Continue Reading Family Support Center – Holyoke [...]