People, Incorporated
General Info
Program Name
Community and Family Support
Agency Office
4 South Main Street
Fall River, MA 02721
Phone
508-679-5233
Fax
508-679-3001
Program Type
Support
Business Filing Type
Corporation
Organizational Type
Non-Profit
Accessibility Features
Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms, Near Public Transportation
Services
Domestic Violence Counseling, Family Support, Skills Training, Socialization Activities, Transportation – Volunteers
Populations Served
Developmental Disability, Arthritis, Autism Spectrum, Blind, Blood disorders, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Brain/Head Injury, Intellectual Disabilities, Deaf, Developmental Delay Birth to 3, Diabetes, Dual Diagnosis – ID/MI, Elderly Person with disabilities, Mental Illness, Epilepsy/seizure Disorder, Hard of Hearing, Language Impairment, Learning Disabilities, Visual Impairment, Nonverbal Communication, Skin Disorders, Speech Impairment, Physical Disabilities
Eligibility Requirements
DDS eligibility
Narrative
The Family Support Center (FSC) of People Incorporated is the family support center serving the Greater Fall River area by the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). The Center provides help to children and adults with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) who are living with their family in the community.
- Information and Referral
- Family Training and Workshops
- Service Navigation
- Family Advisory Council
- Extended Service Navigation
- Social/Recreational Opportunities for Children, Adults, and Families
- Family Support Groups & Networking
- Community Supports
- Respite
- DESE Transitional
- ASD Women’s Group
- The Day Trip Squad
- Individual Supports
- DESE/DDS
- Agency with Choice (AWC)
Licensure
Client Information
Staff to Client Ratios
1 clients to every staff person
Age Range of Clients
0 years to 100 years
Towns Served
ACUSHNET, ASSONET, DARTMOUTH, DIGHTON, FAIRHAVEN, FALL RIVER, FREETOWN, NEW BEDFORD, NORTH DARTMOUTH, REHOBOTH, SEEKONK, SOMERSET, SWANSEA, WESTPORT
Record last updated on 17/01/2025