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Contact Information
Thrive Support & AdvocacyContact: Angela Pereira, Director of Family Support Services
Email Address: apereira@icanthrive.org
Phone: 508-485-4227
Fax: 508-485-6274
View DDS Family Support Center Website
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
- Adult companion and respite
- Administration of FLEX Funding
- DESE/DDS wrap-around services
- 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