Family Resource Center and Community Connections

Pathways Home Community Connections The Community Connections Coalitions are networks of local leaders and providers who create awareness around the needs of families in their communities by hosting events, forums, and trainings for parents. The Pathways program participates in statewide meetings of the coalition and serves asRead more

1:1 Healthcare Support

Individual Assistance and Support Mass Family Voices provides 1:1, free, confidential assistance and support to: parents and caregivers of children and youth with special health needs professionals working with children and youth with special health needs Contact: Call us: 617-236-7210 or 800-331-0688 Email: info@fcsn.org Online Intake Form: https://fcsn.org/ptic/information-center-intake-form/ Mass Family Voices sponsorsRead more

Community Living & Adult Systems – REAL

Community Living & Adult Systems – REAL
Youth Development and Leadership If you are a youth with a disability who is looking for some good information on how to prepare for life after high school you have come to the right page!! Use the Guideposts for Success work plan to think through your transition plan! NotRead more

POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
Preparing for Post-secondary Education  When planning for life after high school, a student can consider different paths. One possible path for many students is to continue learning in a post-secondary education setting.  Examples of a post-secondary education program include 4-year college or university, 2-year college, or technical trade school. More and more colleges and programs are encouragingRead more

Transition Planning – REAL

Transition Planning – REAL
TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO ADULT LIFE - REAL TRANSITION PARTNERS What are transition services? Transition planning is an on-going process that begins at age 14 to prepare students with disabilities for life after high school. It requires planning, skill development, and network support. The LINK Center assistsRead more

Consider This Articles

Consider This Articles

News and information about education, research, and support for SESPs; adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers; and child welfare professionals helping children with trauma and other special needs get the most from their education This news journal is sent every month and contains a broad range of information from

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FCSN Networking Series

Are you a Special Education Surrogate Parent, PCTI trained Parent Consultant, or SEPAC Officer? If so, register for an upcoming Networking Series!   The Networking Series is a collaborative effort of the Recruitment, Training and Support Center (RTSC), Parent Consultant Training Institute (PCTI), and MassPAC projects of the Federation forRead more

Contact RTSC

Interested in learning about becoming a Special Education Surrogate Parent? Looking for information about our various training opportunities? Contact Us!           Meet Our Team Kendra Watkins Mary-Beth Landy Eileen Sandberg Andrea Parker Online Support Form:  Click Here Federation for Children with Special Needs The

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