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...
by Rachel | Jan 12, 2023 | Advocacy, Uncategorized, Updates
Calling all Massachusetts Family Leaders!! Your voice is needed to support the creation of a paid caregiver role for parents through MassHealth. MassHealth is creating a Complex Care Assistant role as a means to allow parents to get paid for providing care to members...
by Rachel | Jan 9, 2023 | Family Leadership Series, Metro-Boston, Training, Uncategorized, Updates, West
Don’t miss the opportunity to attend the 2023 Family Leadership Series in the Metro and West Regions. The Family Leadership Series is a life-changing series for parents and caregivers of individuals with disabilities and complex medical needs. The Family...
by Rachel | Dec 29, 2022 | Featured, Metro-Boston, Training, Uncategorized, Updates
We are happy to announce Metro Region DDS 101 webinars interpreted in multiple languages in 2023! Below are registration flyers for 2023 DDS 101 virtual webinars offered with interpreters for Portuguese, Spanish, Somali, and ASL (date TBD). The “Multiple...
by Rachel | Dec 19, 2022 | Featured, Imagining Better, Uncategorized, Updates
Last week, MassFamilies was honored to be part of the Flutie Foundation for Autism Holiday Spectacular and it was a wonderful event. MassFamilies Imagine Better initiative was awarded the Signature Grant again for next year! The Imagine Better program was launched to...