DDS Family Support Centers

Find Services for Adults with IDD, with a focus on Older Caregivers

DDS Family Support Centers

Find Services for Adults with IDD, with a focus on Older Caregivers

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Contact Information

Access Care Partners
Contact: Brenda Bronner , Director
Email Address: bbronner@wmeldercare.org
Phone: 413-538-9020

4 Valley Mill Road Holyoke, MA 01040
Area Served: West

Map Location Adult Family Care (AFC)

Narrative

If you have an older adult or person with disabilities living with you who requires supervised living and personal care services and is on MassHealth, the Adult Family Care (AFC) program can provide you support and payment for meals, transportation, and other living expenses for the care you are providing.  WMEC provides ongoing support from nurses and case managers, regular visits and caregiver-related training. You are not alone!
 
We Can Help:
  • Enable older adults and individuals with disabilities to remain living in their community
  • Empower caregivers with financial compensation, education, and training
  • Encourage and assist your family with supporting your loved ones at home

Who We Serve:

  • Individuals 16 or older who require assistance with at least one essential activity of daily living
  • Individuals who prefer to receive care in a home setting
  • Individuals who wish to remain in their community, but are unable to live independently
  • Caregivers and individuals who may be biologically related, or unrelated but “like family”
  • Qualified caregivers who are matched to live in a person’s home.
 

Service Types

  • Adult Foster Care / Group Adult Foster Care (Adult Foster Care)
  • Shelters - Homeless
  • Skills Training

Program Type

  • Adult Foster Care

Populations Served

  • Developmental Disability
  • Elderly Person with disabilities
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Physical Disabilities

Ages Served

  • 23 – 59
  • 60 +

Accessibility Features

  • Services at Home

Additional Information

  • Fees: MassHealth, Personal Funds
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