DDS Family Support Center

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Contact Information

Thrive Support & Advocacy
Contact: Angela Pereira, Director of Family Support Services
Email Address: apereira@icanthrive.org
Phone: 508-485-4227
Fax: 508-485-6274

65 Boston Post Road West Marlborough, MA 01752
Area Served: Central

Map Location DDS Family Support Center

Narrative

Funded by the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS), the Family Support Center serves our Worcester County families in:

  • Auburn
  • Boylston
  • Holden
  • Leicester
  • Paxton
  • Shrewsbury
  • West Boylston 
  • Worcester

We provides English and Spanish language information and resources. We give much-needed support in gaining access to the following programs and services:

  • In-home support
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  • Adult companion and respite
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  • Administration of FLEX Funding
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  • DESE/DDS wrap-around services
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  • Help with navigating additional services

The Family Support Center also offers a menu of social and recreational activities and educational workshops. Any Thriver can join in our popular programming offered in Central Massachusetts, like: 

  • Thrive After School Community (TASC)
  • Leadership Experience And Development (LEAD)
  • vacation club 
  • community field trips to the YMCA
  • movies
  • bowling 
  • other activities

Service Types

  • After School Programs
  • Family Support
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Self-Advocacy - Leadership
  • Self-Advocacy - Life Skills
  • Self-Advocacy - Recreation and Leisure
  • Skills Training
  • Socialization Activities

Program Type

  • Day/Work Activity

Populations Served

  • Autism Spectrum
  • Developmental Disability
  • Intellectual Disabilities

Ages Served

  • 3 - 4
  • 5 - 8
  • 9 - 13
  • 14 - 18
  • 19 - 22
  • 23 – 59

Accessibility Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Restrooms

Additional Information

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