DDS Family Support Center Thrive Support & Advocacy

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Narrative

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 family support offerings are individualized, flexible.  We are respectful of cultural, economic and social identities and preferences. You may be a family who has been working with us for years, or you’re simply looking for help finding resources. We will work with you to help your loved one reach his or her own potential with support every step of the way.

Our services and resources don’t stop at what our people need, but what they and their families hope for and believe. We work to break through walls and surpass expectations. Our people can live the lives they, and those who love them, only imagine. Our offerings include (but are not limited to):

• Much-needed respite
• Informational family workshops
• Help with available resources
• Fun social experiences

The Family Support Center also offers a menu of social and recreational activities and educational workshops. Any Thriver can join in our popular programming offered in Central Massachusetts, like the Thrive After School Community (TASC), Leadership Experience And Development (LEAD), vacation club and community field trips to the YMCA, movies, bowling and other activities.

Service Types

• Case Management
• Family Rights And Guardianship
• Family Support

Program Type

• Advocacy
• Case Management
• Financial Planning
• Respite
• Support Groups
• Transition
• Transportation

Populations Served

• Asperger's Syndrome
• Autism Spectrum
• Developmental Delay Birth to 3
• Developmental Disability
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Multiple Disability

Ages Served

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

Languages Spoken

• Portuguese
• Spanish

Accessibility Features

• Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
• Accessible Public Transportation
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Fees: Free Service, Personal Funds
• Licensed By: DDS