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Family TIES of Massachusetts<\/h1>\n

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We\u2019ve always been part of the Federation, but now we\u2019re going to share a phone number and website address. Please update your phone listing! You can now reach us through the Federation\u2019s Main Number.<\/p>\n

Family TIES is staffed entirely by family members of children with special health needs, disabilities and\/or medical complexities with lived experience. We are focused on families with children from birth to age 26. Read on to learn more about our focus for 2024\/25 and beyond!<\/p>\n

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Our Focus Areas<\/h2>\n

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Parent to Parent of Massachusetts<\/h3>\n

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Who is better to offer support than a parent who has been there? Our Parent to Parent of Massachusetts<\/strong><\/a> (P2P of MA) program helps caregivers give requested emotional support. We train our support parents to be active listeners, offer non-clinical emotional support, and help guide a family to resources that can help them on their journey.<\/p>\n

We are an alliance member of P2P USA<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Looking for more hands-on support from a parent who understands? Check out the Federation\u2019s new Caregiver to Caregiver<\/strong><\/a> (C2C) Respite Network for opportunities to get some rest and take a break from caregiving.<\/p>\n

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Trainings Available from Family TIES<\/h3>\n

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View upcoming trainings across the Federation\u2019s programs on our Events<\/a> page. Following are Family TIES signature trainings.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s Get Organized (LGO)<\/strong>\u00a0helps parents work with their own strengths and successes, providing concrete ways to expand their organizational skills.<\/p>\n

Self Care<\/strong>\u00a0explores mini self-care actions, discover how to develop new habits, and experience simple meditations.<\/p>\n

Charting the LifeCourse<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0helps you organize actions you can take based on your ideas, vision, and goals\u00a0for your family members and for yourself.<\/p>\n

Emergency Preparedness<\/strong>\u00a0will help you prepare for the unexpected by having and practicing a plan\u00a0for emergencies that could threaten the health and safety of your child with special medical need.<\/p>\n

Listening and Learning<\/strong>\u00a0is the first step in becoming a volunteer Support Parent for our Parent to Parent program. Its a great way to give back, and even a step on your path towards Leadership.<\/p>\n

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Family Advisor Program<\/h3>\n

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Family Advisor\u00a0is a way to share your voice and start or continue your path to\u00a0Parent Leadership.<\/a><\/p>\n

This program offers families the chance to advise and partner with the Department of Public Health and join in leadership activities across the Commonwealth.<\/p>\n

Use the\u00a0on-line sign-up form<\/a>\u00a0to register.<\/p>\n

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CCATER Center Support<\/h3>\n

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Care Coordination improves\u00a0quality of life for children with medical complexity and their families. Building on the MA Department of Public Health\u2019s Division for Children and Youth with Special Health Needs longstanding Care Coordination programs, we are partnering with the\u00a0CCATER Center<\/a>\u00a0to expand access for children served by\u00a0MassHealth CARES for Kids<\/a>\u00a0medical teams.<\/p>\n

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Looking for Information about Early Intervention<\/h2>\n

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Be sure to visit Early Intervention for Families<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To find an Early Intervention location in Massachusetts, please go to the MA Department of Public Health (DPH) website<\/a>. Self-referrals can often be made right on the provider\u2019s website in your catchment area. Many frequently asked questions can be answered here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

While we\u2019re no longer the primary point of contact for Early Intervention, we\u2019re here to help! Please fill out our intake form<\/a> and we\u2019ll get back to you as soon as we can!<\/p>\n

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Family TIES Resources<\/h2>\n

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