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Narrative

The Medically Complex Program, known as Family Bridges, focuses on supporting families of children and young adults who are medically fragile. Following an initial home visit to complete a comprehensive needs assessment and determine eligibility for the program, the Family Bridges program will provide enhanced and specialized services using a family-centered approach. Supports may include:

• Service Navigation
• Funding for respite, uncovered medical goods
• Grant Writing
• Accessing programs/funding for home modification
• Accessing programs/funding to assist with adaptive vehicle purchase & modifications
• Educational and medical advocacy
• Information and Referral

Service Types

• Case Management
• Family Support
• Home Health Agency (Home Health Care)
• Nursing
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Speech Therapy

Program Type

• Health Care

Populations Served

• All Disabilities
• Birth Defects
• Developmental Disability
• Hard of Hearing
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Physical Disabilities
• Visual Impairment

Ages Served

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

Languages Spoken

• Spanish

Accessibility Features

• Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
• Medical Needs
• Services at Home

Additional Information

• Accredited By: DPH
• Fees: MassHealth, Medicare, Private Insurance