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Getting the Covid-19 Vaccine: Nancy’s Perspective
I was asked if I could share what it means to me and my family to get vaccinated… The vaccine is bringing me hope.
Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine: Carole’s Story
Like so many our world came to a crashing halt on March 16, 2020. It really hasn't moved forward in almost a year. It has become so very lonely for our daughter Grace. No school, limited visitors, limited nursing support, and the constant fear that my job as a...
MassHealth and DDS seeking input on Intensive Supports, Adult Supports, and Community Living Waivers
Do you or a loved one have an Intensive Supports Waiver, Adult Supports Waiver, or Community Living Waiver? The public input process is open for amendments to these waivers. You can find the following information on the mass.gov website by following this link:...
The Community Oak Park tells the stories of how eight families created person-centered homes for their children
A future in which your child lives independently is possible. Learn how eight families did it. "How will my child live after my time?" “Where will she live?” “How can I help him live in a place of his own?” We know these are some of the questions that haunt many...
MassFamilies Top 5 of 2020
As we close out this year and reflect on the rollercoaster ride that has been 2020, we realized we have a lot to be grateful for as an organization. We took a moment to make a short list of all the amazing things that happened with MassFamilies this year, and we would...
Unleash your generosity and help more families imagine better in 2021
Today, all over the globe, people are celebrating generosity through the global movement that is #GivingTuesday. Like many of you, Mass Families Organizing for Change has had its twists and turns this year. We've had to adapt and rethink the way we help families...
Happy 30th Birthday, Mass Families!
Since 1990, Massachusetts Families Organizing for Change (MFOFC) has been uniting families of individuals with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses to build a better future of supporting families. Over the coming weeks, we'll be celebrating 30 years of imagining...
This Boston Mom will teach you how to tell your story
Bethany Van Delft wears many hats. She is a Comedian + Emcee + Storyteller. Bethany also happens to be a graduate of Metro-Boston’s 2018 Family Leadership Series. She is working with Lauri Medeiros, MFOFC's Metro Boston Regional Coordinator, to host a two-part...
Family Leader in Action: Valeryia Pedersen
It is with pride we congratulate Valeryia Pedersen for her new position as Southeast Regional Coordinator for the Family TIES program (Together In Enhancing Supports) at the Federation for Children with Special Needs. Val graduated in 2018 from the Family...
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