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Multi-Lingual Family Support Groups<\/h1>\n

At the Federation (FCSN) we can connect Massachusetts families to resources and support in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole & French, Portuguese, Mandarin & Cantonese, Vietnamese or through our language interpretation line. Call 617-236-7210 for language line options.<\/p>\n

Portuguese<\/h2>\n
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Autism Alliance<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n
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This monthly support group is for Portuguese speaking parents\u00a0 on the last Monday of the month from 6:30pm \u2013 8:30pm, new families welcome. Please call (508) 652-9900 for more information or email Marcia MDeSouza@advocates.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Arc of Greater Brockton – Cape Verdean<\/h3>\n

Periodicamente ao longo do ano, os pais encontram para informa\u00e7\u00e3o e apoio. Saiba mais sobre os recursos dispon\u00edveis para a sua fam\u00edlia, e encontrar apoio para acess\u00e1-los. Maria DaSilva at 508-583-8030 ext 223<\/p>\n

FCSN – Grupode Apoio \u00e0s Pessoas que Falam Portugu\u00eas<\/h3>\n

Todas as Necessidades Especiais (Support Group for Portuguese-Speaking Individuals \/ Grupode Apoio \u00e0s Pessoas que Falam Portugu\u00eas): Reunioes mensais. Telfonar para saber os dias 617-236-7210: Federac\u00e3o para Crian\u00e7as com Necessidades Especiais.<\/p>\n

Latina Mothers Support Group<\/header>\n
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Latina \u2013 Special Needs Parenting<\/strong>
\nSupport Group for Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking meets on Friday mornings at St. Anthony\u2019s Church, 43 Holton Street, Allston. Call (781) 693-5022 for times and details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Chinese<\/h2>\n

Boston Family Support Group<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n
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Cantonese Mandarin \u2013 Parenting<\/strong>
\nMeets on the monthly on Friday evenings in Chinatown, Boston. Childcare services and light dinner are provided.<\/p>\n

Group coordinator: Dr. Lusa Lo. For childcare arrangements and more information, please contact Susan Ou susanou@fcsn.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Northeast ARC \u2013 Autism Support Center<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n
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Mandarin \u2013 Autism Spectrum<\/strong>
\nA program of the Northeast ARC, Danvers, this support group offers information and support for parents and individuals who have Autism. Email asc@ne-arc.org<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Spanish<\/h2>\n

Arc of Greater Brockton<\/h3>\n

Nos reunimos cada dos meses para aprender acerca de los recursos, compartir apoyo y escuchar las presentaciones de los expertos en discapacidad en espa\u00f1ol. Para obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n,
\npor favor llama Kathy 508-583-8030 ext 224.<\/p>\n

Epilepsy Foundation New England<\/h3>\n

Share Groups and Caregiver Support Groups available as well as training opportunities and educational programs. Offers 24 Hour Help Line in Spanish 866-748-8008.<\/p>\n

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FLUPESD (Latino Families United in the Down Syndrome\/ Familias Latinas Unidas por el indrome de Down)<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n
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This Spanish group was formed to support parents in their native language and to help procure adequate and proper education, vocational training and life skills. The group has cultural and entertainment activities, including a folklore dance troop, and disability workshops. Parents can also share their own experiences and thoughts in dealing as parents of children with special needs, in a support group where mutual sharing of information and assistance takes place. Please call (617) 953-6589 for more information. www.mdsc.org\/support group<\/p>\n

Nemasket Hispanic Family Connections<\/h3>\n

This support groups for Hispanic family members of individuals with developmental disabilities meetings are generally held at the Nemasket Group, 56 Bridge Street, Fairhaven. Please Call Jorge (508) 999-4436 for days and times.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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PPAL Worcester Hispanic Family Support Group<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n
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A support group for Hispanic families of children or youth with emotional, behavioral and mental health needs. Primarily Spanish, but all are welcome. RSVP at parentsupportgroup@ppal.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Vinfen Family Support Services<\/h3>\n

\u00danase a los Servicios de apoyo familiar (FSS) de Vinfen el segundo jueves de cada mes para un NUEVO grupo de apoyo virtual para padres de cualquier edad con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo. Este grupo est\u00e1 abierto a familias Vinfen y no Vinfen, \u00a1as\u00ed que corre la voz! El grupo ser\u00e1 moderado por Yahaira Lopez , Personal de Apoyo, ex especialista en educaci\u00f3n especial y madre de ni\u00f1os con necesidades especiales.<\/p>\n

No se requiere compromiso, \u00a1venga y \u00fanase en cualquier momento!<\/p>\n

Si tiene preguntas o para obtener la informaci\u00f3n de inicio de sesi\u00f3n de Zoom, comun\u00edquese con Yahaira Lopez para obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en\u00a0lopezy@vinfen.org<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

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Waltham Latina Mothers Support Group<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n
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Meets on Tuesday mornings at Temple Beth Israel, 25 Harvard Street, Waltham. Call Jacqueline (781) 693-5022 for specific times and directions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Haitian Creole<\/h2>\n

Arc of Greater Brockton – Haitian Support<\/h3>\n

Avez-vous une personne handicapee mentale dans votre famille ? Voulez-vous avoir des informations qui peuvent vous aider avec votre enfant ? Aimeriez-vous de parler avec d\u2019autres parents qui ont des enfants avec des deficiences physiques ou mentales? Elenor Jean-Pierre 508-583-8030 ext 311<\/p>\n

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Family Nurturing Center<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n
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The parents\u2019 group is conducted in Cape Verdean Creole. The children\u2019s groups are in English, but there are CV Creole speakers in each group. During Family Nurturing Time, everyone plays and sings in both languages. Email Sue sparker@familynurturing.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

HAPHI<\/h3>\n

Haitian \u2013 Developmental Disabilities<\/strong>
\nHAPHI families meet the last Sunday of the month in Mattapan. Call for details. Please note: Department of Developmental Services Referral needed. 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