The Arc of Bristol County
General Info
Program Name
DDS Family Support Center
Agency Office
141 Park Street
Attleboro, MA 02703
Phone
508-226-1445
Fax
888-343-3301
Program Type
Support
Business Filing Type
Corporation
Organizational Type
Non-Profit
Transportation options
Gatra, Dial-a-Ride
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Also by appointment in evening or Saturday
Accessibility Features
Wheelchair Ramps, Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms
Contact
Joan Badger
Email
Services
Case Management, Family Support, Socialization Activities
Populations Served
Developmental Disability, Dual Diagnosis – ID/MI, Intellectual Disabilities
Eligibility Requirements
Depends on particular service, some open to the community and some dependent on being eligible for DDS services
Narrative
Our Family Support Center provides support and resources to people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), as well as their families. The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDS) provides funding for these services.
All services are driven by the person and their family.
-Educational Supports & Consultation
-Family and Community Workshops & Training
-Family Networking & Caregiver Support Groups
-Family Support Case Coordination
-Information & Referral (I&R) Services
-Public Benefits Navigation
-Service Coordination
-School Vacation Activities
-Social Navigation & Community Connections for Adults
-Transition to Adulthood Support
and much more!
Notes
Staff to client ratio: varies
Age range of clients: serves the whole lifespan – currently ages 2-73
Number of current clients: depends on the specific service component but over 400 families receive a service
Age range of clients: serves the whole lifespan – currently ages 2-73
Number of current clients: depends on the specific service component but over 400 families receive a service
Licensure
Accreditation
Awarding Authority
Type
Title
Date Issued
Expiration
Status
DDS
Licesnure and Certification
Licensure & Certification #200624
2014-03-19
2016-01-28
Expired
Audits, Reports and Investigations
Resource Type
Performed By
Realease Date
Document Title
Audit (FY2014)
Kathleen M. Hughes, CPA
2014-11-14
Consolidated Financial Statements June 30, 2014
Client Information
Staff to Client Ratios
clients to every staff person
Age Range of Clients
0 years to 100 years
Towns Served
ACUSHNET, ASSONET, ATTLEBORO, BERKLEY, DARTMOUTH, DIGHTON, FAIRHAVEN, FALL RIVER, FREETOWN, LAKEVILLE, MANSFIELD, MARION, MATTAPOISETT, MIDDLEBOROUGH, NEW BEDFORD, NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, NORTON, PLAINVILLE, RAYNHAM, REHOBOTH, ROCHESTER, SEEKONK, SOMERSET, SWANSEA, TAUNTON, WAREHAM, WESTPORT, WRENTHAM
Record last updated on 29/09/2025