Direct Support Youth Stipends
Coordinated Pandemic-Related Transition Services (CPRTS)
With Direct Support Youth Stipends from FCSN, you choose the best way to use CP-RTS funds to meet your young adult’s needs.
The Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE) is collaborating with FCSN to provide funding for transition & social supports that you identify. Direct Support Youth Stipends can be used for services that aren’t covered by other sources of support. To qualify, the young person meet the following criteria:
- born between March 10, 1998 and September 30, 2001
- enrolled in special education until age 22
- a resident of Massachusetts
Through this partnership, over $95,000 has been distributed so far to over 160 Massachusetts youth with disabilities and their families.
We have funded:
- Personal Care Attendants
- ABA Services
- Transportation
- Social groups
- Gym membership
- Assistive technology
- Job coach
- Co-pays for appointments
- & more!
These are just a few examples. You can choose the services that best meet your young adult’s needs and interests.
Eligible young adults may qualify for extra services from any or all three agencies in addition to receiving a Direct Support Youth Stipend from FCSN.
Contact the Federation for help understanding your options.
For specific Stipend information, complete this Intake Form & check off “Pandemic-Related Transition Services” as your main reason for contacting us.
Outreach Kit
Are you a professional supporting youth with disabilities and their families in Massachusetts?
You can be a part of our mission to provide funding to as many youth as possible. Use the downloadable resources below to help spread the word in your community!
- Flyers in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Chinese, & Haitian Creole.
- Info Session Recording (10 min) Watch Video
What People are Saying about Direct Support Stipends
“I was so impressed with how quickly this all came together—an initial email and a couple phone calls and then approval and a check—all in a couple week’s time. We really appreciate how proactive FCSN was in making sure we knew this was a new option available to us.”
“You showed compassion, understanding, and a simplified process. I am grateful for this assistance as it provides us with funding help for a critical program that is central to my daughter’s ability to thrive, be happy, & safe.”