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

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Record last updated 2026/04/07 Comment on this info .Update this info

Contact Information

Charles River Center
Contact: Laurie Anastopoulos, Director of Family and In Home Supports
Email Address: [email protected]
Phone: 781-972-1000
Alternate Phone: 781-972-1021
Fax: 781-444-5146

59 East Militia Heights Road Needham, MA 02492
Area Served: Central

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Narrative

Information available on:

  • case advocacy
  • recreation
  • vacation packages
  • camps
  • legal services
  • support services
  • Medicaid
  • Social Security
  • volunteer opportunities
  • vocational/employment
  • community living
  • legislation
  • day and residential programs
  • weekend adult respite program 

Fees charged for some programs.  Some adult program accept MassHealth.

Service Types

  • After School Programs
  • Case Management
  • Community Based Day Program
  • Day Activity
  • Family Rights And Guardianship
  • Family Support
  • In-program Transportation
  • Job Placement
  • Job Seeking
  • Job Skills
  • Job Support
  • Job Training
  • Relationship/Friendship Support
  • Relationship/Friendship Trainings
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Skills Training
  • Socialization Activities
  • Travel

Program Type

  • Information/Referral

Populations Served

  • Attention Deficit Disorder/Hyper Activity Disorder
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Behavior Disorder
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Developmental Delay Birth to 3
  • Developmental Disability
  • Dual Diagnosis - ID/MI
  • Epilepsy/seizure Disorder
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Multiple Disability
  • Physical Disabilities
  • Tourette Syndrome

Ages Served

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

Accessibility Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Restrooms
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

  • Accredited By: CARF
  • Fees: MassHealth, Personal Funds
  • Licensed By: DDS
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