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Narrative

 Eligibility determined at intake. Persons over 18 must have ID diagnosis. Placement depends on available funding from DDS. 

Depending on the individual’s needs, respite services can be provided in their own home, in the community, or in the home of the respite care provider. All care providers are screened and trained by KDC, and must pass background check, driving, and home inspection requirements.

Service Types

• In-program Transportation
• Nursing
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Skills Training
• Socialization Activities

Program Type

• Respite

Populations Served

• Allergies
• Autism Spectrum
• Behavior Disorder
• Birth Defects
• Blind
• Cerebral Palsy
• Cleft Lip & Palate
• Deaf
• Developmental Delay Birth to 3
• Developmental Disability
• Diabetes
• Elderly Person with disabilities
• Growth Disorders
• Hard of Hearing
• Hydrocephalus
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Language Impairment
• Learning Disabilities
• Mental Illness
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Nonverbal Communication
• Parkinson's Disease
• Physical Disabilities
• Scoliosis
• Speech Impairment
• Tourette Syndrome
• Tuberous Sclerosis
• Visual Impairment

Ages Served

• Birth to 3
• 3 - 4
• 5 - 8
• 9 - 13
• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Accessibility Features

• Near Public Transportation

Additional Information

• Fees: Free Service, MassHealth
• Licensed By: DDS