DDS Family Support Centers

Connecting older caregivers with information and services for adults with IDD

DDS Family Support Centers

Connecting older caregivers with information and services for adults with IDD

Family Supports

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Contact Information

The Arc of Opportunity
Contact: Maia Wentrup, Division Director of Day Habilitation and Family Supports
Email Address: [email protected]
Phone: 978-343-6662
Fax: 978-343-8852

564 Main Street Fitchburg, MA 01420
Area Served: Central

Map Location Family Supports

Narrative

Everyone needs support from time to time. Families caring for an person with disabilities sometimes need a little extra support. The Family Support program at The Arc gives families the opportunity to:

  • join workshops
  • attend training sessions
  • participate in support groups
  • assist people with disabilities to find their own voices

They can learn how to be their own advocates.

Service Types

  • After School Programs
  • Family Support
  • Horseback Riding
  • Socialization Activities

Program Type

  • Advocacy
  • Aging
  • Counseling
  • Jobs
  • Recreation/Arts/Social and Leisure

Populations Served

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

Ages Served

  • 9 - 13
  • 14 - 18
  • 19 - 22
  • 23 – 59
  • 60 +

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Accessibility Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Restrooms
  • Elevators
  • Near Public Transportation
  • Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

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