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Residential Living Programs

1430 Main Street Map it!

Waltham, MA 02451

781-693-5640

Residential

Corporation

Non-Profit

Monday – Friday; 8:30am-5:30pm, limited staff on evenings and weekends

Elevators, Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms, Near Public Transportation, Accessible Public Transportation

Holly McCarthy

drn@jfcsboston.org

https://www.jfcsboston.org/our-services/chai-disability-services/adults-with-developmental-disabilities/24-7-residential-living-programs

Case Management, Cooperative Apartments, Group Homes

Autism Spectrum, Developmental Disability, Intellectual Disabilities, Physical Disabilities

DDS

 

Residential Living Programs aids adults with disabilities who want to live as independently as possible while still enjoying community involvement and pursuing individual goals.

DDS Group Home – The Group Home provides shared housing, all meals, and extensive on-site support services in apartments and houses located in Brighton and Newton. Most group living programs serve three to five individuals with similar needs and all emphasize helping residents live a self-directed life, fully engaged in their community. These services are funded by the Department of Developmental Services and cover housing costs, meals, and all support services including:

• Personal care as needed
• Healthcare coordination and medication management
• Social and recreational activities including regular Shabbat dinner
• Assistance with grocery shopping, food preparation, household management, making and keeping appointment
• Assistance setting and meeting personal goals, pursuing interests in the community, and maintaining healthy habits
• Supportive counseling

All residential clients are invited to participate in Jewish holiday celebrations and a monthly Shabbat dinner at JF&CS. 

DDS Licensing

3 clients to every 1 staff person

22 years to 99 years

STATEWIDE (ALL TOWNS)

Record last updated on 23/04/2024