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UCP of Western Massachusetts

General Info

Program Name
Intensive Flexible Family Support Program
Agency Office
535 Curran Highway
North Adams, MA 01247-3579
Phone
413-664-9345
Program Type
Supportprogram types definition
Business Filing Type
Corporation
Organizational Type
Non-Profit
Transportation options
Local Transportation
Hours of Operation
Monday-Sunday via individualized supports
Accessibility Features
Wheelchair Ramps, Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms, Near Public Transportation, Medical Needs, Accessible Public Transportation, Services at Home, Services at School
Contact
Emily Shoestock
Services
Case Management, Family Support
Populations Served
Developmental Disability, Intellectual Disabilities, Physical Disabilities
Eligibility Requirements
DDS, MASS Health, or one of our grant funded programs

Narrative

The Intensive Flexible Family Support Program (IFFS) is for children and families that are experiencing severe stress or a crisis situation which could result in the child being at risk.

UCP connects the family with vital community resources to enable them to overcome their challenges. Support areas could include: food stamps, fuel assistance, social security, health insurance or financial assistance. This program is a limited 6 to12 month goal-oriented process.

To qualify for this service, participants must have DDS funding and children must be between 3 and 22 years of age.

Early Intervention Services. Serves as a family center providing navigation services, support groups and workshops.Provide family support. Integrated with other programs offered by this agency. Subsidiary of United Cerebral Palsy of Berkshire County. Supports are available at no charge. User fees for some activities, site rentals, material costs. Family Support Program for Department of Developmental Services eligible individuals only. Adult foster care

Notes

Number of clients is per year including caregiver training

Licensure

Accreditation

Awarding Authority 
Type 
Title 
Date Issued 
Expiration 
Status
MassHealth 
 
for AFC 
 
 
DDS 
 
In Home Supports, Family Support Center, Autism Waiver, IFFS,DESE 
 
 
MCB 
 
In Home Supports 
 
 
MRC 
 
Employment, In Home Supports, Assistive Technology 
 
 
DPH 
 
Early Intervention 
 
 

Client Information

Staff to Client Ratios
1 clients to every 1 staff person
Age Range of Clients
0 years to 150 years
Number of Current Clients
2400

Towns Served

ADAMS, CHESHIRE, DALTON, LEE, LENOX, NORTH ADAMS, PITTSFIELD, STOCKBRIDGE

Record last updated on 05/09/2023

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