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Abby's House
(508) 756-5486
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Worcester
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Non-profit, multi-service organization serving homeless and battered women and children. www.abbyshouse.org.
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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. www.abilityplus.org.
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AccesSportsAmerica
(978) 264-0985
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. www.accessports.org.
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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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Adoptive Families Together
See website
www.mspcc.org
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Lexington
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A supportive network of adoptive parents who combine experiences and information to strengthen families and adoptions. AFT families have adopted children domestically and internationally, infants and older children, and children with special needs.
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The Arc of Massachusetts
(781) 891-6270
www.arcmass.org
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Waltham
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Statewide organization advocating on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
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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 and seminars, conferences and workshops for educators. www.aane.org.
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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. www.asthmaandallergies.org.
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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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Autism Alliance of Metro West
(508) 652-9900
www.autismalliance.org
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Natick
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Support groups, information and referral, lending library and open play gym, teen adventures and family swim for children with autism and their siblings.
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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. www.bestbuddiesmassachusetts.org.
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Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder
See website
www.chadd.net
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Wayland
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Monthly support groups, links to local resources, and an information line for direct support. www.chadd.net.
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Community Autism Resources
(508) 379-0371
www.community-autism-resources.com
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All Towns
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Clinics, fun groups, field trips, events, bulletin board, symposium and more. www.community-autism-resources.com.
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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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Easter Seals
(800) 922-8290
www.eastersealsma.org
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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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Families First
See website
www.families-first.org
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Statewide
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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. www.families-first.org.
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Families for Ukrainian Adoption
See website
www.fruanewengland.org
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Sterling
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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
See website
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. www.fccne.org.
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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. www.childrenwithdiabetes.com.
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Family Resources of Natick
(508) 655-2557
www.natickfamilies.org
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Natick
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FRN provides information on high-quality early education and care. Programs and activities designed to promote family education, literacy and engagement with other Natick families. Birth - 8 years old.
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Fathers and Families
(617) 542-9300
www.fathersandfamilies.org
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Statewide
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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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First Connections
(978) 287-0221
www.firstconnections.org
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Concord
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First Connections offers comprehensive services every step of the way to support you in becoming the best parent you can be. Educational seminars and playgroups. Support groups include first time mothers, 40 something, cultural sharing, parents of multiples, foster children families, and young parents. For Concord and surrounding towns. www.firstconnections.org.
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Freedman Center for Child and Family Development
(617) 244-4636
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Newton
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First-time moms group.
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Fuel Assistance Program
(508) 746-6707
www.sscac.org
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Statewide
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Provides qualifying low-income households with help in paying heating bills. www.sscac.org.
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GoGirlGo!
(617) 288-9898
www.womenssportsfoundation.org/GoGirlGo/Boston.aspx
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All Towns
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GoGirlGo! works across the country to keep girls involved in physical activity. GoGirlGo! supports nationwide programs and organizations that work with girls to achieve a healthy lifestlye through education, funding, public awareness and networking.
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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. www.hcfama.org
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Holistic Moms Network
See website
www.holisticmoms.org
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Statewide
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Welcoming all area parents with an interest in holistic health and green living. Our goal is to develop a thriving local community of holistic parents with a wide range of interests.
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Infancy to Independence
See website
www.actonadmissions@itoi-ma.org
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Waltham*
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*Also offered in Acton. A one to one cooperative, educational support program for parents with children 1-4.
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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. www.insurekidsnow.gov.
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Jewish Family and Children's Services
(781) 647-5327
www.jfcsboston.org
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All Towns
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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. www.jfcsboston.org.
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Judge Baker Children's Center Child-At-Risk Hotline
(617) 232-4882
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E. Bridgewater
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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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La Leche League breastfeeding support group
See website
www.llleus.org/state/Massachusetts.html
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Statewide
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Monthly meetings. www.llleus.org.
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LexFun!
See website
www.lexfun.org
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Lexington
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Lexington's five and under network offering social, educational and recreational opportunities to families with young children. www.lexfun.org.
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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. www.mass.gov/dmr.
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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. www.mdsc.org.
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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. www.mass.gov/masshealth.
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Minute Man Arc
See website
www.minutemanarc.org
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Various
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Offers a variety of programs for families including Early Intervention. www.minutemanarc.org.
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Mothers and Company
(508) 835-6666
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Boylston
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Caring for new baby, breastfeeding a new baby, preparing for parenting of twins, hypnobirthing and other birthing classes, friends and family CPR, infant massage, childproofing and more.
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Mothers of Multiples
See website
www.mmota-founding.org
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Dedham
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Support, lending library and moms night out.
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Mothers of Twins Association
See website
www.wscmmota.org
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Framingham
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Provides educational, social and emotional support to parents and expectant parents of multiples. www.wscmmota.org.
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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. www.nomotc.org.
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Newborn Family Care
(508) 380-0491
www.newbornfamilycare.com
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All Towns
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A group practice of labor coaches, post partum doulas and experienced caregivers who nuture and support new parents during birth and after. Daytime and overnight care for twins and multiples. 24 hour live-in caregivers. Licensed, screened, insured and bonded. 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. www.ppal.net.
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Parent Talk
See website
www,parenttalk.info
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Various
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Enrichment activities and educational resources for families with young children in Needham, Dover, Westwood, Natick and surrounding towns.
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Parental Stress Line
(800) 632-8188
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Statewide
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24-hour hotline staffed by trained volunteer telephone counselors who care and are concerned about the preservation of families.
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Parenting Solutions
(508) 366-7557
www.parentingsolutionsprograms.com
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Westborough
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Workshops, individual consultations and mediation services for parents. Guidance in what parents need to do to support cooperative, caring, respectful behavior and healthy development of their children.
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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. www.parentshelpingparents.org.
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Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
(866) 427-3542
www.gbpflag.org
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Waltham
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Support, education and advocacy.
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Project Bread FoodSource 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.www.projectbread.org.
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Raising a Jewish Child with Special Needs
(508) 755-3300
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Framingham
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Monthly supportive and thought-provoking discussion group.
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Special Olympics
See website
www.specialolympicsma.org/west
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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. www.ucpboston.org.
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