DDS Family Support Center

    New North Family Support Families who are consumers of services through the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) receive family support services. We use home visits and center-based activities. Workshops and talks are offered based on the interest and needs of the family members and the consumers.   Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms,… Continue Reading DDS Family Support Center [...]

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DDS Family Support Center

Berkshire County Arc helps people with developmental disabilities (DD) and/or acquired brain injuries (ABI) in Berkshire and Hampden counties.  Central & Southern Berkshire County Family Support Center BCArc’s DDS Family Support Center offers a wide variety of services throughout central and southern Berkshire County, including:   Information and referrals to a broad range of resources… Continue Reading DDS Family Support Center [...]

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DDS Family Support Center

Multicultural Community Services (MCS) has three Family Support Centers in Western Massachusetts funded by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS).  Springfield/Westfield Family Support is found at 1000 Wilbraham Road in Springfield. SOS Center is at 505 E Columbus Avenue in Springfield. Holyoke/Chicopee Family Support is at 20 Westfield Road in Holyoke. Each Family Support… Continue Reading DDS Family Support Center [...]

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DDS Family Support Center

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 and respite… Continue Reading DDS Family Support Center [...]

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DDS Family Support Center

The Family Support Center at Lifeworks has information and referral to services that help families and caregivers. Family Support staff members help families name and get the right services. Lifeworks Family Support serves people with disabilities who live at home and their families. To receive Family Support services, you must be found eligible by… Continue Reading DDS Family Support Center [...]

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DDS Family Support Center

The Arc of Greater Brockton’s Family Support Center provides information, education, and referral services. We help parents to successfully manage the challenges of raising a child with disabilities. Support groups and parent meetings are sponsored by the Family Support Center. We offer chances for families to connect with other families. They can share resources… Continue Reading DDS Family Support Center [...]

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DDS Family Support Center

Thrive has information, help, and a broad range of resources for families of children or adults with developmental disabilities (DD). Whether your loved one is living at home or in the community, we are here to support your entire family. We help families: find answers advocate access respite share in disappointments celebrate goals Our… Continue Reading DDS Family Support Center [...]

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DDS Family Support Center

Family Support Center Information and Support Services Informational and Support Meetings for Parents Educational Trainings for Parents and Professionals Sibshops – Support for School-Aged Children who have siblings with Special Needs Service Navigation for DDS eligible people and their families Self-Advocacy Groups Social Security and Housing Supports Transition Consulting Guardianship Guidance Financial Seminars DDS… Continue Reading DDS Family Support Center [...]

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