Developmentally Disabled Family Support Program

Family Support Center

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM:
Centro Las Americas (CLA) now runs three Family Support Centers dedicated to provide support services to developmentally disabled clients and their families by coordinating medical appointments, community integration activities, respite services, case management services, information & referral, family support groups and workshops.

Our Family Development Workers are responsible for identifying support gaps and advocating for isolated and overburdened families.

FUNDING AND SPONSORS:
Funded by a contract with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services.

LOCATIONS & CONTACT INFO:
Our culturally / linguistic specific family support centers are located in Worcester and Fitchburg.

Latino Family Support Center
Rosario Quezada
Center Coordinator, & Assistant Director of Developmental Services
11 Sycamore St.
Worcester, MA 01608
508-798-1900 x 252

Multi-Cultural Family Support Center, North Central
Michelle Quinones
Center Coordinator
18 Fairmont St.
Fitchburg, MA 01420
978-343-5836

Family Support Center for At-risk Families
Omayra Arzuaga
Coordinator
11 Sycamore St.
Worcester, MA 01608
508-798-1900 x 270

 

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