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Program Information Sheet for:
The Family Empowerment Program

Location:
The Family Empowerment Program
243 King Street, Suite 248

Northampton, MA 01060
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ATTENTION:
The Family Empowerment Program
243 King Street, Suite 248

Northampton, MA 01060

Telephone Numbers and Contact information
Phone #:(413) 586-8196
Phone #:(800) 337-7791 Toll Free
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Fax Number:(413) 582-9098

Web Page:  None Listed
E-mail to:   familyempowerment@the-spa.com

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Operating Agency: The Family Empowerment Program (Governmental)
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Program/Service Notes:
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: Webstie; www.state.ma.us/mddc/ceft/ We provide a variety of family support services for individuals with developmental disabilties and their families. Realizing that families and individuals have diverse needs, we have designed our services to be flexible and easy to access. SERVICES: -Cash Assistance: Providing funds to families and individuals to purchase supports, i.e. respite care, adaptive equipment. -Case Management: Assisting adults with developmental disabilities and their families in coordinating a variety of services. -Information and Referral: Linking families and professionals to local, state and federal resources. -Support Groups: Monthly meetings that provide parents, brothers and sisters the opportunity to develop friendships and gain knowledge about disability issues. -Family to Family: Families working together to develop creative housing options for adults with disabilities.

This information was last updated on 08/23/2001


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