Last weekend, the Northeast Family Leadership Series had a highly successful first session! The families spent two full-days building community and learning about initiative, leadership, and advocacy. One of the highlights of the session was a presentation from Austin Carr, from Mass Advocates Standing Strong. A participant stated Austin is, “A true inspiration”. All participant surveys rated […]
For over 30 years, the Family Leadership Series has helped grow family leaders who create positive change within their families, communities, across the state and beyond every day. GET READY FOR A SIX MONTH, LIFE-CHANGING CRASH COURSE IN: Advocacy & Leadership Creating a Vision Policy-Making Self-Care The Family Leadership Series focuses on supporting families & […]
A lot has been changing here at MassFamilies! We’d like to introduce you to some new faces on our team. Karen Claudio, Southeast Regional Coordinator For the past 7 years, I have dedicated myself to never letting a parent feel the way I did during a team meeting. I felt overwhelmed, alone confused, and frustrated. […]
More than 70 family members, self-advocates, professionals, and policymakers showed up to share with and listen to one another on April 5 for our kick-off OUR VOICE community call. A BIG THANK YOU to Representative Kip Diggs Representative Andres X. Vargas Neha Singh Senior Policy Aide for Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz Danielle Allard Chief of Staff […]
MassFamilies is looking for a Northeast Regional Coordinator that aligns with our core values as an organization and has direct experience supporting a family member with disabilities and/or complex medical needs. Must live in the Northeast Region. Ideal candidates would have experience in community engagement, trainings and/or support groups; experience with community outreach; excellent oral […]
Congratulations to Family Leadership Series graduate, Raquel Quezada, who spoke as part of the Governor’s press conference on guidance for re-opening schools on June 25, 2020. Fast forward to 25:30 to hear what Raquel had to say! Way to go Raquel ??? We’re so proud of you and your advocacy!
MFOFC Co-Chair, Sophia Johannson, and MFOFC family leader, Elizabeth Bostic, made waves on the radio this past week on a piece produced by Boston’s NPR News Station, WBUR. These two moms, along with another family caregiver in Massachusetts, painted a vivid picture of just how complex life can get when families are shut in caring […]
MFOFC knows that parents and individuals across our state work hard everyday to make positive change for people with disabilities in their communities and beyond. These are people just like you and I who are imagining better and then making their ideas happen. We are honored and excited to introduce you to Sagrario Guerrero! Sagrario […]
The 2019 Autism Waiver Open Interest Period will be held from October 17 – 31, 2019. The English, Spanish, Portuguese and Vietnamese versions of the open enrollment application are available here. English (docx) English (PDF) Spanish (docx) Spanish (PDF) Portuguese (docx) Portuguese (PDF) Vietnamese (docx) Vietnamese (PDF) The documents have been translated into multiple languages […]
MFOFC, in partnership with the Cambiodian Mutual Assistance Association and The Commonwealth Seminar, are excited to announce a one-day workshop for residents in the Lowell area. You won’t want to miss this one-day training that will help you increase your understanding of the Massachusetts state legislative processes and boost your confidence participating in legislative advocacy. […]
