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The Arc of Bristol County

General Info

Program Name
Family Support
Agency Office
141 Park Street
Attleboro, MA 02703
Phone
508-226-1445
Fax
888-343-3301
Program Type
Supportprogram types definition
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
jbadger@arcnbc.org
Website
http://www.arcnbc.org/what-we-do/family-support/
Services
Case Management, Family Support, Socialization Activities
Populations Served
Developmental Disability, Intellectual Disabilities
Eligibility Requirements
Depends on particular service, some open to the community and some dependent on being eligible for DDS services

Narrative

The Arc of Bristol County’s Family Support Center offers a variety of resources and supports to individuals with disabilities and their families.  Coordinators work with each person to understand their needs, as well as, provide individualized supports that will be meaningful to them.  We believe in a team approach that brings a family, their community, and possible service providers together to provide needed supports and services.  The Family Support Center offers the following services:

  • Information & Referral
  • Resources, Services and Benefits Navigation
  • Educational Seminars
  • Family Networking and Support Groups
  • Family Fun Days, Recreational and Social Activities

Additional Individualized Models of Support and Services are provided for individuals who are eligible for and prioritized by DDS.  Services include Individual Home or Day Supports, Adult Companion and family directed services through the DESE and/or Agency with Choice programs.

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

Licensure

DDS Licensing

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 27/06/2023

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