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AbilityPlus
see website
www.abilityplus.org
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Statewide
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Website and forum detailing adaptive snowsports and other adaptive recreation activities at major ski areas in New Hampshire and Vermont.
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AccesSportsAmerica
See website
www.accessports.org
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Statewide
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High-challenge sports programs specializing in windsurfing, outrigger canoeing, surfing, water-skiing, sailing, kayaking and rowing as well as wall climbing, soccer, cycling, and tennis. Offered in Canton, Boston and various other locations for children and adults with disabilities.
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The Adoption Community of New England
(508) 366-6812
www.adoptioncommunityofne.org
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Statewide
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Support groups for waiting parents, birth families and adopted persons.
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ARC of Greater Plymouth
(508) 732-9292
www.thearcofgp.com
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Plymouth
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Support programs for children and adults with cognitive or related developmental disabilities and their families. Information and referral, respite care, social/recreational programs, community outreach and resources. Serving Duxbury, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Kingston, Marshfield, Pembroke, Plympton, Plymouth and Carver.
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Aspergers Association of New England
(617) 393-3824
www.aane.org
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Statewide
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Phone consultation and service referrals, support groups for parents, seminars, conferences and workshops for educators.
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Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
(877) 2-ASTHMA
www.asthmaandallergies.org
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Statewide
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Support groups and other resources for families coping with asthma and allergies.
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Attention Deficit Information Network
(508) 746-3959
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Statewide
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Nonprofit all-volunteer organization offering support and information to families of children with ADD, adults with ADD and professionals through a network of AD-IN chapters.
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BANDS
(617) 943-2452
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Braintree
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BANDS (Braintree Autism Network for our Daughters and Sons) is a confidential group of parents and guardians with children who have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attend Braintree schools. Support and networking.
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Best Buddies
(866) 332-8339
www.bestbuddiesmassachusetts.org
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Statewide
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Opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Children's Bereavement Support Group
(508) 746-0215
www.jordanhospital.org/bodycranberry.cfm?id=77
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Plymouth
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Via Cranberry Hospice. For children 6-12 years.
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Community Autism Resources
See website
www.community-autism-resources.com
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Plymouth
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Clinics, fun groups, field trips, events, bulletin board, symposium and more.
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Early Intervention
See website
www.mass.gov/dph/earlyintervention
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Statewide
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Programs for young children, birth - 3years, with, or at risk for, developmental delays.
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Families First
See website
www.families-first.org
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All Towns
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Builds positive relationships between parents and their children by educating both families and the professionals who serve them through inspiring, hands-on workshops.
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Families for Ukrainian Adoption
See website
www.fruanewengland.org
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Statewide
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Support network for families with, or planning to adopt, children from countries of the former Soviet Union. Support network, cultural and ethnic events, newsletter and lecture series.
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Families with Children from China
Statewide
www.fccne.org
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Statewide
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Offers cultural awareness with celebrations of Chinese Holidays, waiting family support, playgroups, charitable initiatives and more.
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Families With Diabetes
See website
www.childrenwithdiabetes.com
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Statewide
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Support groups for families with children who have Type 1 (juvenile) diabetes.
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Family Network Programs
(781) 340-6098
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Weymouth*
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*Also offered via Hull Family Network (781) 925-0771 x 16, Quincy Family Network (617) 479-8181 x 168 and North River Collaborative Family Network, Rockland (781) 681-9736. Programs for families with children under four. Playgroups, support groups, parent education, recreational activities, etc.
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Fathers and Families
(617) 542-9300
www.fathersandfamilies.org
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Boston
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Advocates for the right of every child to have two active parents in their lives.
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Federation for Children with Special Needs
(800) 331-0688
www.fcsn.org
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Statewide
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Parent to parent support and advocacy training for families with children with special education and special healthcare needs.
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First Call for Help (United Way of Mass Bay)
(800) 231-4377
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Statewide
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Trained volunteer telephone counselors will locate resources and advocate with other agencies on callers behalf. Information is available on support groups, employment, housing, fuel assistance and more.www.supportunitedway.org/gethelp.
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Fuel Assistance Program
(508) 746-6707
www.sscac.org
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All Towns
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Provides qualifying low-income households with help in paying heating bills.
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Health Helpline
(800) 272-4232
www.hcfama.org
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Statewide
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Via Health Care for All. Helpline answers questions about the health care system and provides information and makes referrals to appropriate resources.
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Holistic Moms Network
See website
www.holisticmoms.org
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All Towns
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Welcoming all area parents with an interest in holistic health and green living.
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InSight Education Center
(781) 294-8004
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Various
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Workshops, consultations and coaching regarding development and behavior management of children from birth to age 20.
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Insure Kids Now
(877) KIDS-NOW
www.insurekidsnow.gov
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Statewide
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US Health and Human Services program to link children to low-cost or free health insurance.
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Isis Parenting
(781) 429-1500
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Hanover
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Classes include Mom and Baby, Dad and Baby, developmental groups, childbirth education, lactation consulting and sleep support.
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Jewish Family and Children's Services
(781) 647-5327
www.jfcsboston.org
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Statewide
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A non-denominational charity which offers a comprehensive group of programs designed to strengthen families and support individuals through challenging times.
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Jordan Hospital
(781) 934-7592
jordanobgynmidwifery.org
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Duxbury*
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*Also offered in Hanover, Plymouth and Sandwich. Parent education classes and support groups. Click ad for full-size version.
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Judge Baker Children's Center Child-At-Risk Hotline
(617) 232-4882
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Statewide
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For reporting suspected child abuse or neglect in Massachusetts. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Keeping Pace with Multiple Miracles
(508) 559-0040
www.keepingpace.org
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Statewide
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Support meetings, newsletter, social activities, reasonably-priced resale boutique and networking for all families with, or expecting, multiples.
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Kennedy Donovan Healthy Families Program
(508) 747-2012
www.kdc.org
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Various
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Free home visiting services for pregnant and new parents under the age of 21. Serving Carver, Duxbury, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Kingston, Marshfield, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton and Rockland.
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Mamas Move
(781) 616-6244
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Norwell
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Workshops include HypnoBirthing, breastfeeding basics, happiest baby on the block, preparing for twins or multiples, infant/child CPR and infant massage.
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Massachusetts Adoption Resource
(800) 882-1176
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Statewide
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Provides extensive resources, programs and services related to foster care adoption.
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Massachusetts Department of Mental Retardation
See website
www.mass.gov/dmr
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Statewide
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Services for children under age 18 with mental retardation or developmental disorders. Services include family support, service coordination, integrated after school programs, respite and summer camps.
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Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress
(800) 664-MDSC
www.mdsc.org
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Statewide
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Support groups, social events, information clearinghouse and "parents first call" program.
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Massachusetts Easter Seals
(800) 922-8290
www.eastersealsma.org
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Statewide
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For adults and children with disabilities. Assistive technology assessment and training, mini equipment loan program, summer camp and youth leadership program.
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MassHealth
(800) 841-2900
www.mass.gov/masshealth
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Statewide
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MassHealth Family Assistance offers coverage to eligible children, some working adults, and people who are HIV positive who cannot get MassHealth Standard or MassHealth CommonHealth.
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MOPS at Fort Square Presbyterian Church
(617) 471-6806
www.mopsquincy.org
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Quincy
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Mothers of preschoolers program designed to nurture mothers with children under the age of six.
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Mothers of Twins Club
See website
www.nomotc.org
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Statewide
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Providing educational, social and emotional support to mothers and expectant mothers of multiples with groups statewide. Members meet monthly to discuss the unique challenges of parenting multiples and to hear speakers on a variety of parenting topics.
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Parent Information Network support groups
(508) 947-8779
www.bamsi.org
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All Towns
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Click ad for full-size version.
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Parent Professional Advocacy League
(617) 542-7860
www.ppal.net
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Statewide
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Statewide organization dedicated to helping families with children who have mental illness.
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Parent to Parent Program
(617) 689-8352
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Quincy
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Newborn home visiting program.
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Parental Stress Line
(800) 632-8188
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Statewide
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24-hour hot line staffed by trained volunteer telephone counselors who care and are concerned about the preservation of families.
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Parents Helping Parents
(800) 632-8188
www.parentshelpingparents.org
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Statewide
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Offering a statewide network of support groups for parents or other adult caretakers who are isolated, overwhelmed or afraid of their anger toward their children. 24-hour support phone line.
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Plymouth Parents of Twins
See website
www.ppotc.org
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Plymouth
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Organization to support the families of twins and multiples.
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Project Bread Food Source Hotline
(800) 645-8333
www.projectbread.org
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Statewide
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Statewide information and referral service for people facing hunger.
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Quincy Mothers' Cooperative
See website
www.facebook.com/pages/Quincy-Mothers-Cooperative/93752490767?sk=info
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Quincy
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Providing a network of support through a variety of activities, social events and an an active online group at we celebrate the joys and tackle the challenges of parenthood.
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Seaside Mothers of Multiples
See website
www.seasidemoms.org
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Scituate
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Evening meetings to share experiences, ideas and friendships.
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Second Nature Social Skills
[5+]...
(508) 747-2663
www.secondnatresocialskills.com
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Plymouth
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Social skills for children with Autism.
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South Shore ARC
(781) 335-3023
www.arcsouthshore.org
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Weymouth
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Provides the highest quality services and advocacy for children and adults with intellectual and cognitive, physical and developmental disabilities. Services provided in Milton, Quincy, Randolph, Braintree, Weymouth, Hingham, Hull, Cohasset, Scituate and Norwell.
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South Shore Hospital Support Groups and Classes
(781) 624-8332
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Weymouth
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Support groups: Depression after delivery, New mom, Breastfeeding, Pregnancy loss, Bereavement (adults and children). Classes: Preparing for twins, triplets, and more, Breastfeeding, Childbirth refresher, Infant massage, Boot camp for new dads, New sibling class, New infant care and safety, Children's car seat safety, Pediatric CPR and more.
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South Shore Safety
[6+]...
(617) 512-9479
www.southshoresafety.com
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All Towns
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Offering safety classes for children, youth and beyond. Home Alone Staying Safe, "Circles of Safety" Self Defense Training, Street and Cyber Self Protection, Babysitter Safety.
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Special Olympics
See website
www.specialolympicsma.org/south
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Various
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Sports programs for those with intellectual disabilities.
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SPEDwatch
See website
www.spedwatch.org
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Statewide
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SPEDWatch is a community of concerned citizens: a grassroots, nonprofit, social change movement working to eliminate the root causes of educational neglect of students with disabilities, ages 3-21.
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United Cerebral Palsey
(617) 926-5480
www.ucpboston.org
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Statewide
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Providing an array of programs and services to children and adults with cerebral palsy and their families. Information and referral to state and local resources, summer camp scholarships and financial assistance programs for items of necessity related to home and community adaptation.
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