by Rachel | Nov 7, 2023 | Featured, Training, Uncategorized, Updates, West
Since 1990, MassFamilies has provided the Family Leadership Series to empower families and individuals to live and engage in their communities. Applications for the 2024 West Region Family Leadership Series are now being accepted. In-Person sessions will take place in...
by Rachel | Oct 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
MassFamilies was honored to be part of the 2023 Paul W. Spooner Generational Leadership Summit. The Summit was hosted by the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC), Disability Policy Consortium (DPC), and Boston Center for Independent Living (BCIL) on...
by Rachel | Oct 19, 2023 | Featured, Resources, Training, Uncategorized, Updates
Log on to this FREE webinar series provided in partnership by MassFamilies, Massachusetts Advocates for Children and The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. Each webinar will cover a key aspect of special education as it relates to COVID-19. The series is free, but...
by Rachel | Oct 12, 2023 | Events, Featured, Uncategorized, Updates
We hope you will join us at the Flutie 5K Walk/Run/Roll for Autism taking place on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA! You can support MassFamilies by: Joining our team and walking, running, or rolling at the 5k. To join our team, sign up...
by Rachel | Oct 12, 2023 | Featured, Uncategorized, Updates
MassFamilies is excited to announce that our organization was recently announced as a recipient of a small grant from MDDC for The Family Spirit Program. The Family Spirit Program, a new MassFamilies Initiative, is an Indigenous solution to supporting and educating...
by Rachel | Mar 21, 2023 | Events, Featured, Uncategorized, Updates
Thanks to the Boston Bruins Fan & Charity Appreciation Jackpot 💰🏒💰🏒 From now until April 11th, you can support MassFamilies and have a chance to win over $50,000 thanks to the Boston Bruins Foundation Fan & Charity Appreciation Jackpot! The lucky fan who...
by Rachel | Mar 13, 2023 | Advocacy, Central, Featured, Metro-Boston, Northeast, Southeast, Uncategorized, Updates, West
MassFamilies board members and advocates were honored to be part of the The Arc of Massachusetts 45th Annual Legislative Reception last week on March 7, 2023. View our photo gallery from the event below. MassFamilies board members and advocates with Legislative...
by Rachel | Mar 13, 2023 | Events, Featured, Uncategorized, Updates
The recording of our conversation is now available. Watch it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TH_r2V916Ior view the recording below. PS – While you’re there, help us out and hit the like and subscribe button 😉 Panelists: Gyasi Burks-Abbott: LEND Program...
by Rachel | Jan 25, 2023 | Featured, Uncategorized, Updates
This news is very important!!! We don’t want anyone who needs it to lose their MassHealth!!! There is a MassHealth renewal process starting soon and EVERYONE will need to renew their MassHealth coverage!!! WHAT YOU CAN/SHOULD DO NOW: Update your contact...
by Rachel | Jan 19, 2023 | Advocacy, Featured, Uncategorized, Updates
February is right around the corner and it’s time to spread some love. This year, for Valentine’s Day, we are asking all families in our network to send a Valentine to their State Representative and Senator. We are deeply appreciative to our legislators...