Family Support

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Contact Information

The Arc of Bristol County
Contact: Joan Badger , Family Support Center Manager
Email Address: jbadger@arcnbc.org
Phone: 508-226-1445
Alternate Phone: 888-343-3301

141 Park Street Attleboro, MA 02703
Area Served: Southeast

Map Location Family Support

Narrative

The Arc of Bristol County’s Family Support Center offers a variety of resources and supports to individuals with disabilities and their families.  Coordinators work with each person to understand their needs, as well as, provide individualized supports that will be meaningful to them.  We believe in a team approach that brings a family, their community, and possible service providers together to provide needed supports and services.  The Family Support Center offers the following services:

  • Information & Referral
  • Resources, Services and Benefits Navigation
  • Educational Seminars
  • Family Networking and Support Groups
  • Family Fun Days, Recreational and Social Activities

Additional Individualized Models of Support and Services are provided for individuals who are eligible for and prioritized by DDS.  Services include Individual Home or Day Supports, Adult Companion and family directed services through the DESE and/or Agency with Choice programs.

Service Types

  • Case Management
  • Family Support
  • Socialization Activities

Program Type

  • Counseling
  • Respite
  • Support Groups

Populations Served

  • Developmental Disability
  • Intellectual Disabilities

Ages Served

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

Languages Spoken

  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Accessibility Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Restrooms
  • Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

  • Fees: Free Service
  • Licensed By: DDS