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Narrative

Family First is like Adult Foster Care. In this program, adults with disabilities and complex medical needs live with one of their family. The family member becomes their certified host home provider and provides support. Services are fit to each person’s needs and may include:

• Daily living supports
• Skill building
• In-home nursing consultations
• Case management services

Our program serves adults (ages 17 and older) with developmental disabilities (DD). They must qualify through Department of Developmental Services (DDS), Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB), and others.

Service Types

• Case Management
• Congregate Housing
• Family Support
• Financial Assistance
• Inpatient
• Outpatient
• Skills Training

Program Type

• Adult Foster Care
• Advocacy
• Aging
• Case Management
• Housing
• Respite
• Transition

Populations Served

• All Disabilities
• Developmental Disability
• Elderly Person with disabilities
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Physical Disabilities

Ages Served

• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Languages Spoken

• Cape Verdean
• French
• Haitian-Creole
• Portuguese
• Spanish

Accessibility Features

• Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Public Transportation
• Accessible Restrooms
• Elevators
• Free Transport
• Near Public Transportation
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Fees: MassHealth, Personal Funds
• Licensed By: DDS