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Narrative

Residential Living Programs aids adults with disabilities who want to live as independently as possible while still enjoying community involvement and pursuing individual goals.

DDS Group Home - The Group Home provides shared housing, all meals, and extensive on-site support services in apartments and houses located in Brighton and Newton. Most group living programs serve three to five individuals with similar needs and all emphasize helping residents live a self-directed life, fully engaged in their community. These services are funded by the Department of Developmental Services and cover housing costs, meals, and all support services including:

• Personal care as needed
• Healthcare coordination and medication management
• Social and recreational activities including regular Shabbat dinner
• Assistance with grocery shopping, food preparation, household management, making and keeping appointment
• Assistance setting and meeting personal goals, pursuing interests in the community, and maintaining healthy habits
• Supportive counseling

All residential clients are invited to participate in Jewish holiday celebrations and a monthly Shabbat dinner at JF&CS. 

Service Types

• Case Management
• Cooperative Apartments
• Group Homes

Program Type

• Community Supports Program
• Housing

Populations Served

• Autism Spectrum
• Developmental Disability
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Physical Disabilities

Ages Served

• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Accessibility Features

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

Additional Information

• Accredited By: CARF
• Fees: MassHealth, Medicare, Personal Funds
• Licensed By: DDS