More Than One Way: Join us for a virtual fireside chat with two families to learn how they navigated the transition to adulthood. They will discuss how they explored paths other than guardianship and the challenges of making complex health care decisions. The conversation will be hosted by Anna Krieger, Director of Public Policy for […]
A new Position Paper is hot off the presses here at MFOFC today. Thanks to the last 30 years of building strong family leaders in Massachusetts, we have learned a lot about what it means to help families imagine better. MFOFC recognizes, like many here in Massachusetts and across the nation, that Supported Decision-making is […]
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This training, presented by Fletcher Tilton Staff is brought to you in a collaboration between MFOFC, Family Connections and SMEC. It will cover planning for Transition from High School to Adulthood: Eligibility for Government Benefits, Adult Supports and Services, ABLE Act, Preserving Eligibility when parents die or are infirm, Guardianship and less intrusive alternatives to […]
Whether your loved one with disabilities is 14 or 44, supporting any decisions related to healthcare can be challenging and complex. Join us for a discussion about how to approach making healthcare decisions in partnership with your loved one, no matter their support needs, and an introduction to helpful tools and worksheets to support this […]
Each year, Mass Families establishes legislative priorities for the year. These priorities are in response to current legislation that affect individuals with developmental disabilities in Massachusetts and their families. Download the PDF or scroll down to learn more. SUPPORTED DECISION MAKINGH172 An act relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities – Filed […]
