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Narrative

The Family Support Center (FSC) of People Incorporated is the family support center designated to serve the Greater Fall River area by the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). The Center provides help to children and adults with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) who are living with their family in the community.

Information and Referral

Information about community services is available through phone and in-person with a Family Support Advocate.

Service Navigation

Short-term service navigation is available to any family that feels they are in need of short-term individual support. Help may be needed with specific issues including guardianship and eligibility.

Family Training and Workshops

Family Training and Workshops are open to all families of children and adults with developmental disabilities (DD). These educational opportunities provide information on a wide area of areas including:

• educational rights
• accessing benefits
• information on other areas of concern
• Social/Rec Opportunities for Children, Adults, and Families

The FSC offers a menu of activities and events for children, youth, and adults with DD, a recreational program for youth, and additional special activities for young adults.

Community Supports

Our Community Supports program has given support for adults with DD to join in small group community outings for more than 30 years. Members choose from a monthly calendar of activities.

Service Types

• Case Management
• Family Rights And Guardianship
• Family Support

Program Type

• Advocacy
• Support Groups

Populations Served

• Asperger's Syndrome
• Autism Spectrum
• Developmental Delay Birth to 3
• Developmental Disability
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Multiple Disability

Ages Served

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

Accessibility Features

• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Restrooms

Additional Information

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