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Narrative

The Family Support Center offers a wide range of flexible services to support families caring for a child or an adult with a developmental disability (DD).  Bridges Homeward serves as the Family Support Center for the Charles River West Region of the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS).  The Family Support Center gives access to:

• computers
• relevant literature
• information and referral services
• activities 
• trainings

Support comes from professionals who have lots of experience helping families deal with the challenges that come with caring for someone with DD. 

Service Types

• Case Management
• Family Support

Program Type

• Advocacy
• Support Groups

Populations Served

• Autism Spectrum
• Developmental Disability
• Intellectual Disabilities

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
• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Public Transportation
• Accessible Restrooms
• Elevators
• Near Public Transportation
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Fees: Free Service, Personal Funds
• Licensed By: DDS