Resources

We work with and find great information from the following organizations serving children and families with emotional, behavioral and special needs.

The Massachusetts Association of 766 Approved Private Schools (maaps)

Parent/Professional Advocacy League – PPAL

Parents Helping Parents

Adoption Journeys – Massachusetts

MSPCC – Adoption Families Together

Metro West Legal Services

Jewish Family & Children’s Services

Federation for Children with Special Needs

Health Care For All 

Looking for a doctor in MA (Masshealth Community Partners)

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Special Needs Advocacy Network (SpAn)

Metrowest Neuropsychology 

Children’s Hospital Boston Developmental Medicine Center

Mass General Hospital for Children

Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH)

Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS)

Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF)

PASS SSI program for young adults

Mass Rehab – Framingham and surronding towns

Life Skills for 16-25 yrs old

support

Framingham – Wayside Youth & Family Support Network
Contact Ann Killion or 508-620-0010 x194
AM and PM groups
88 Lincoln St, Framingham

Waltham – Wayside Youth & Family Support Network
Contact Kelley Daron or 781-891-0555 x58
AM and PM groups
118 Central Street, Waltham

Canton: Canton Library – Art and Activities Room
Contact: Betty Wagner 
786 Washington Street, Canton

Westwood: Westwood Library Conference Room
Contact: Betty Wagner 
Tuesday Mornings 10:00-11:30am
660 High Street, Westwood

Weymouth: Tufts Library, Jones Room
Contact: Betty Wagner 
Friday Mornings 10:00am-12:00pm
46 Broad Street, Weymouth

Your Insurance Company – a resource that is often overlooked.
They may have specialists and case managers!