Regional Family Leadership Programs MassFamilies

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Narrative

Has a Family Leadership Series. Works to teach the community about advocacy, services, and local, state and federal resources for people with disabilities. Regional chapters throughout the state.

Offers and promotes networking, education and training support that families need. They can work to become effective advocates for their family member. 

Provide information about best practices and ways to support people with disabilities and their families. This helps people to fully join in all aspects of community life. Strong focus is given to influencing policy at the local, state and national level. Helping families in making an "enviable life" for their family member. Most trainings, workshops & conferences are free. Small fees for a very few activities.

Service Types

• Family Support
• Self-Advocacy
• Socialization Activities

Program Type

• Advocacy
• Support Groups

Populations Served

• All Disabilities
• Developmental Disability
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Mental Illness
• Physical Disabilities

Ages Served

• Birth to 3
• 3 - 4
• 5 - 8
• 9 - 13
• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Languages Spoken

• Haitian-Creole
• Portuguese
• Spanish

Additional Information

• Fees: Free Service