You are not alone! We have been there and know that the early weeks and months (and years!) of parenthood can be hard. We offer the following free services our local families with infants and young children. Home Visits Parent Groups The Village Closet Online Resources Elevators, Accessible Parking, Able to serve clients in their… Continue Reading Family Services [...]
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Family Services & Advocacy
Provides both a detailed website and online support. We help to connect families to each other. Barth syndrome (BTHS) is an X-linked genetic condition, usually transmitted from mother to son (although there is a relatively high incidence of new mutations in Barth syndrome and one confirmed case report of a female Barth syndrome patient).… Continue Reading Family Services & Advocacy [...]
Family Services and Advocacy
Dedicated to the treatment and prevention of Tay-Sachs, Canavan and related genetic diseases. We offer information and support services to families affected by these diseases. National Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association Birth to 3, 3 – 4, 5 – 8, 9 – 13, 14 – 18, 19 – 22, 23 – 59, 60 +… Continue Reading Family Services and Advocacy [...]
Family Stabilization & Skill Building (FSB) Program
Family Skill Building (FSB) Program Offer help & support to families in keeping their children safely at home and in the community Provide opportunities for parents to develop & improve parenting skills Assist in addressing the health, nutrition, & safety needs of the family & children Develop a plan to help parents in reaching… Continue Reading Family Stabilization & Skill Building (FSB) Program [...]
Family Support
Offers a forum for families to connect and share information about Costello Syndrome. Hosts a biennial conference for families and the medical community. Encourages and supports research. Costello Syndrome Family Network Birth to 3, 3 – 4, 5 – 8, 9 – 13, 14 – 18, 19 – 22, 23 – 59 Black Mountain… Continue Reading Family Support [...]
Family Support
HAPHI’s core programming includes: Preventive Health Community Education Outreach Refugee resettlement English as a Second Language Citizenship classes Haitian American Public Health Initiatives (HAPHI) Birth to 3, 3 – 4, 5 – 8, 9 – 13, 14 – 18, 19 – 22, 23 – 59, 60 + Mattapan Info@haphi.org 617-298-8076 18779 Family Support Advocacy,… Continue Reading Family Support [...]
Family Support Advocacy Groups
Family support groups for persons with neuro-biological disorders (mental illness). Please call for location and time of meetings. There are 18 groups in Massachusetts. Fee: Membership dues. Near Public Transportation National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) 19 – 22, 23 – 59, 60 + Woburn Ray Breton info@namimass.org 617-580-8541 3310 Family Support Advocacy… Continue Reading Family Support Advocacy Groups [...]
Family Support and Information
Support organization for Trisomy 18, 13, and related disorders; offers support for parents who have children with chromosome disorder and education to families and professionals. Support Organization for Trisomy 18, 13 and Related Disorders (SOFT) Birth to 3, 3 – 4, 5 – 8, 9 – 13, 14 – 18, 19 – 22, 23… Continue Reading Family Support and Information [...]
Family Support and Resources
Provides information for parents and an online discussion forum and helps families to network with each other. National Organization for Disorders of the Corpus Callosum 3 – 4, 5 – 8, 9 – 13, 14 – 18, 19 – 22, 23 – 59, 60 + Yorba Linda Barbara Fonseca info@nodcc.org 714-693-0808 714-747-0063 18948 Family… Continue Reading Family Support and Resources [...]
Family Support Center
Family Empowerment is a Family Support Center for Hampshire and Franklin Counties. It is funded by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), ServiceNet, and grants. If you have a loved one of any age with a disability, we will help you find state and local resources. You can make a unique plan of action… Continue Reading Family Support Center [...]
