Agency with Choice

Agency with Choice (AWC) The Arc of Bristol County is qualified to provide services through DDS’ Agency with Choice (AWC) program model. Agency with Choice is a way to support individuals/families to engage in self-determination. It is known as a co-employment model; the AWC provider is the common law employer of record and the… Continue Reading Agency with Choice [...]

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Agency with Choice

Families can choose the supports they want, when they need them and have access to an MCS Case Manager. The purpose of Alternative Day Supports is to provide individuals and families the flexibility to design a weekly program of supports that is important to them. You receive Case Management assistance to help create a… Continue Reading Agency with Choice [...]

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Agency With Choice (AWC)

The Agency With Choice (AWC) Program is for adults with developmental disabilities (DD) who have the highest level of need. Beginning with an assessment of daily needs, Fidelity House staff assists with the development of goals and objectives designed to keep a person in his or her home. Waystone provides in-home services such as… Continue Reading Agency With Choice (AWC) [...]

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Agency With Choice (AWC)

Agency With Choice (AWC) is a program supporting adults living with their families who require additional support such as respite or skills training.  This co-employment model allows parents to be more involved in goal setting, identifying in-home staff and supervising staff.  Bridges Homeward acts as the employer of record and provides additional supports to… Continue Reading Agency With Choice (AWC) [...]

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Agency With Choice (AWC)

The Arc’s Agency with Choice (AWC) program is funded by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). It is based on the philosophies of self-determination and self-direction. This empowering program allows people and families to customize their own services. They get supports and consultation from Support Supervisors. Our AWC program has two separate components: The Individualized Day Supports… Continue Reading Agency With Choice (AWC) [...]

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Agency with Choice of Northeast

Agency with Choice is a co-employment model to support self-determination.  This model allows individuals/families to have an increased level of self-determination when they share responsibility for the hiring and management of employees/workers who provide services to them. Seven Hills Family Services is proud to be the premiere AWC provider agency across Massachusetts.   Wheelchair… Continue Reading Agency with Choice of Northeast [...]

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