ATbar

Record Page

The United Arc

General Info

Program Name
DDS/DESE Services
Agency Office
294 Avenue A
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Phone
413-774-5558
Program Type
Supportprogram types definition
Business Filing Type
Corporation
Organizational Type
Non-Profit
Accessibility Features
Accessible Parking
Contact
Sue Jones
Email
info@unitedarc.org
Website
https://theunitedarc.org/programs/#3
Services
Case Management, Family Support, Home Health Agency (Home Health Care), Skills Training
Populations Served
Developmental Disability, Intellectual Disabilities
Eligibility Requirements
DDS eligibility

Narrative

DESE/DDS services are designed to prevent residential placement of a child under 18 with extensive care needs due to a significant disabling condition. DESE/DDS participant children/families are prioritized and designated by DDS to participate in the program.

Families receiving DESE/DDS services develop a Family Plan and budget approved by the DDS Children & Transition Coordinator. Typically families receive longer-term intensive levels of support and case management from a Family Support Specialist. Once accepted into the program services may continue through the child’s 22nd birthday.Services may include any of the support options available through the Family Centers. Many families use a portion of funding for direct support to augment PCA services.

Licensure

DDS Licensing

Client Information

Staff to Client Ratios
clients to every staff person
Age Range of Clients
0 years to 22 years

Towns Served

AMHERST, ASHFIELD, ATHOL, BERNARDSTON, BUCKLAND, COLRAIN, CONWAY, DEERFIELD, ERVING, GILL, GREENFIELD, HATFIELD, HAWLEY, HEATH, LEVERETT, LEYDEN, MONTAGUE, NEW SALEM, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHFIELD, ORANGE, PETERSHAM, PHILLIPSTON, ROWE, ROYALSTON, SHELBURNE, SUNDERLAND, TURNERS FALLS, WARWICK, WENDELL, WHATELY

Record last updated on 22/08/2023

Update This Info