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Contact Information
Ascentria Community ServicesContact: Kristin Foley, Program Manager
Email Address: kfoley@ascentria.org
Phone: 774-243-3083
Alternate Phone: 774-243-3100 x3574
View Forsberg Independent Living Program Website
11 Shattuck Street Worcester, MA 01605
Area Served: Central
Map Location Forsberg Independent Living Program
Narrative
The Forsberg Program is a unique model that helps people with developmental disabilities (DD) to live on their own terms.
- Offers supports to adults (22+) living independently in the community
- Covers the following geographic zones
- North County
- South Valley
- Worcester
Funded by the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS), this program offers the following services:
- Rep Payee Services for people needing help with managing social security benefits, including:
- Financial literacy
- Money management skill building
- Bill and utility payments
- Flexible Funding
- As-needed financial help with housing and other unexpected expenses that arise. These may pose a risk to an person's ability to continue living on their own
Service Types
- Case Management
- Skills Training
Program Type
- Advocacy
- Independent Living
Populations Served
- Developmental Disability
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Multiple Disability
Ages Served
- 19 - 22
- 23 – 59
- 60 +
Languages Spoken
- French
- Other
- Spanish
Accessibility Features
- Accessible Restrooms
- Near Public Transportation
- Services at Home
- Services at Work
- Wheelchair Ramps
Additional Information
- Accredited By: COA
- Fees: Free Service
- Licensed By: DDS