Family support centers are locally run in areas of the state and offer many general family support services and activities to families of children and adults who are eligible for DDS services across the state. [...]
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Family Support for Children with Heart Defects
Little Hearts, Inc. is a national organization dedicated to providing support, education, resources, networking, and hope to families affected by congenital heart defects. Membership consists of families nationwide who have or are expecting a child with a congenital heart defect. Little Hearts, Inc. Birth to 3, 3 – 4 Cromwell 860-635-0006 860-635-0006… Continue Reading Family Support for Children with Heart Defects [...]
Family Support Including Children’s Challenging Behaviors
NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS We welcome family members, friends and other caregivers caring for persons with mental illness who share common problems which arise from mental illnesses. NAMI Family Support Groups around the state can provide understanding, comfort, hope and help for family members, friends and other caregivers. We provide a secure nonjudgmental environment… Continue Reading Family Support Including Children’s Challenging Behaviors [...]
Family Support Northeast Region
Maintains national database on primary tumors, provides educational and emotional support to families. Offers college scholarship program to brain tumor survivors. Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Birth to 3, 3 – 4, 5 – 8, 9 – 13, 14 – 18, 19 – 22 Asheville Heather Held familysupport@curethekids.org 800-253-6530 18994 Family Support Northeast Region Advocacy,… Continue Reading Family Support Northeast Region [...]
Family Support Program
Krempels Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people living with brain injury from trauma, tumor or stroke. In partnership with universities and community volunteers, the Krempels Center offers programs that engage members in meaningful and productive experiences and provides ongoing support and resources to those impacted by brain injury.… Continue Reading Family Support Program [...]
Family Support Programs
The National MPS Society is a non-profit organization whose mission is to find cures for MPS and related diseases, and to provide hope and support for affected individuals and their families through research, advocacy and awareness of these devastating diseases. Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) are genetic diseases that cause cells to perform improperly, resulting in progressive… Continue Reading Family Support Programs [...]
Family Support Resource Centers
An array of supports are available to families caring for a family member who meets eligibility criteria with the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). Services are offered by staff working out of Family Support Centers in Greenfield and Turners Falls, MA. Primary supports offered are service navigation, information and referral, family trainings and support… Continue Reading Family Support Resource Centers [...]
Family Support Respite
Our Family Support Respite Program provides monthly respite services that include activities for all ages. Program provides 4-6 hours of respite for care givers. The activities are always age appropriate with people having a fun-filled social experience. Activities range from bowling nights to attending special events in the community. Services at Home South Shore… Continue Reading Family Support Respite [...]
Family Support Services
Our Family Support programs include: Family Support Centers Children’s Services Transitional Services Adult Services Family Networking Groups Specialty Projects Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms Multicultural Community Services (MCS) of the Pioneer Valley Birth to 3, 3 – 4, 5 – 8, 9 – 13, 19 – 22, 23 – 59, 60 + Springfield Mary Beattie… Continue Reading Family Support Services [...]
Family Support Services
Our Family Support Centers welcome members of the community on a walk-in basis and provides information, referrals, and other services. The Family Support Center Program is funded by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). DDS provides children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families support, information, and the tools to envision a life… Continue Reading Family Support Services [...]
