Join our virtual information session to learn about C2C Respite Network, meet the team, and find out how to enroll to support a family of a child or youth with disabilities.
Virtual Session Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 12:15pm to 1:00pm
UMass Chan medical and nursing students are invited to gain hands-on experience supporting children and youth with disabilities and their families through a community-based respite program offered by For Health Consulting and the Federation for Children with Special Needs. During the Spring 2027 semester, participating students will be matched with a family in the Worcester area and provide two to three hours of respite support each week. Students will receive respite training and should be prepared to meet eligibility requirements (transportation, background check, and health documentation. Participation is voluntary.
Who: Nursing and medical students and families of children and youth with disabilities
What: Provide 2 to 3 hours of respite support each week
When: Spring 2027 semester
Where: Family homes in Worcester and surrounding communities
How: Students are matched with families participating in the Caregiver-to-Caregiver Network with the Federation for Children with Special Needs