Intensive Flexible Family Supports (IFFS)

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Contact Information

HMEA
Contact: Pat Lynch, IFFS Program Coordinator
Email Address: plynch@hmea.org
Phone: 508-298-1100

8 Forge Park East Franklin, MA 02038
Area Served: Central

Map Location Intensive Flexible Family Supports (IFFS)

Narrative

IFFS (Intensive Flexible Family Supports) program provides support to families with one or more members with a disability who are experiencing significant challenges, which are causing the child/individual to be at risk of out-of-home placement. This is time limited (6 – 12 months) and goal-orientated services providing more focused and intensive supports in response to identified areas of need and difficulty, and to build family capacity to support their child at home. Referrals are made by the local DDS office for the following regions: Worcester, North Central and South Valley.

Service Types

  • Case Management
  • Family Support

Program Type

  • Case Management

Populations Served

  • All Disabilities

Ages Served

  • 3 - 4
  • 5 - 8
  • 9 - 13
  • 14 - 18
  • 19 - 22

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Accessibility Features

  • Near Public Transportation
  • Services at Home
  • Services at School

Additional Information

  • Fees: Free Service
  • Licensed By: DDS