FCSN Family Ties of Massachusetts Brochure

Parent-to-Parent Program
One of the greatest gifts that parents gain
in raising children is experience in offering
wisdom that comes from managing life’s
challenges. We lighten the load for other
families while validating all we have learned.
Our Parent-to-Parent Program brings together
families who want to talk with someone who
understands their situation. We arrange for
phone contact with a trained volunteer whose
child or family faces similar challenges.
Contact your Regional Parent Coordinator to
learn more about P2P. The process begins with
a completed Match Request Form, available
on our website: www.massfamilyties.org
Mail your completed form to:
Family TIES of Massachusetts
Parent-to-Parent Program Match Request
MDPH-CRHO
180 Beaman Street
West Boylston, MA 01583
Become a Volunteer and
Support Other Families
The success of our Parent-to-Parent Program
comes from our volunteer Support Parents.
Share your experience. Attend a Listening
& Learning training to build your skills for
supporting other parents, and become a
Support Parent.
To learn more about the volunteer Support
Parent Program, contact our Parent-to-Parent
Coordinator by calling our toll-free line:
800-905-TIES (8437) or email to: [email protected].
Regional Coordinators
Western Region Parent Coordinator
MDPH-Western Regional Health Office
23 Service Center, Northampton, MA 01060
413-586-7525 or 800-445-1255, Ext. 586-3178
Central Region Parent Coordinator
MDPH-Central Regional Health Office
180 Beaman Street, West Boylston, MA 01583
508-792-7880, Ext. 2337
Northeast Region Parent Coordinator
MDPH-Northeast Regional Health Office
Tewksbury Hospital
365 East Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876
978-851-7261, Ext. 4018
Metrowest Region Parent Coordinator
MDPH-Donovan Health Building, 3rd Floor
5 Randolph Street, Canton, MA 02021
781-774-6602
Southeast Region Parent Coordinator
MDPH-Donovan Health Building, 3rd Floor
5 Randolph Street, Canton, MA 02021
781-774-6749
Greater Boston Region Parent Coordinator
Mass. Department of Public Health, 5th Floor
250 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02108
617-624-6089
Additional Program Staff
Parent-to-Parent Coordinator
MDPH-Central Regional Health Office
180 Beaman Street, West Boylston, MA 01583
508-792-7880, Ext. 2335
Program Director
MDPH-Donovan Health Building, 3rd Floor
5 Randolph Street, Canton, MA 02021
781-774-6736
Spanish/Portuguese Interpreters
800-905-8437 (en español)
800-331-0688, Ext. 329 (português)
Federation for Children with Special Needs
529 Main Street, Suite 1102, Boston, MA 02129
FAMILY TIES
of Massachusetts
Together in Enhancing Support
A statewide parent-to-parent network providing
information and emotional support to families and
professionals supporting children with special needs.
A project of the
Federation for Children with Special Needs
Funded by and in collaboration with the
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Bureau of Family Health and Nutrition.
Making The Parent Connection
How We Help Families
Family TIES of Massachusetts is a parent-led
program that strives to meet the information
and emotional needs of families of children and
youth with special needs, and professionals who
work with them. Our experiences as parents of
children with special needs are our guide.
Peer Support:
As parents, too, our staff is honored to share in
your experiences as you care for your child with
special needs.
Regional Coordinators based in DPH
Regional Offices across the state help parents
of children & youth with special health care
needs, a disability or chronic illness and their
providers to find information about communitybased resources, local support groups, and
on-line communities.
Our Parent-to-Parent Program offers oneto-one connections for parents looking for an
opportunity to talk about their child and family.
Trained volunteer Support Parents are the core
of this program, as they help us to affirm that
you are not alone.
CONTACT OUR STAFF:
• Call our toll-free line
• Call a Regional Coordinator directly
• Email a Regional Coordinator via our website
Early Intervention:
Family TIES serves as the Central Directory for
Early Intervention Programs in Massachusetts.
We provide information about evaluation and
services for children from birth to age 3.
Public and Community Programs:
Regional Parent Coordinators share information
on public and community programs.
Resource Guide:
Our Directory of Resources for Families of
Children and Youth with Special Needs contains
hundreds of resources on a variety of topics.
Workshops and Skill Development:
Staff offer skill-building workshops and
information about relevant conferences to
families and professionals.
Family Advisor Program:
Share Your Voice! is our parent engagement
advisory program. Partner with the
Massachusetts Department of Public Health and
join in the leadership activities across the state.
Recursos en español
Somos padres de niños con necesidades
especiales y creemos que la fuente de apoyo
más poderosa son otros padres. Compartiendo
De Padre a Padre incrementa nuestra sabiduría,
habilidades y oportunidades para nuestros hijos.
Comunícate llamando a nuestra línea gratuita u
oficinas regionales, o por correo electrónico.
¿Qué servicios ofrece Family TIES?
• Apoyo de Padre a Padre: Comunícate con
nuestro personal y Padres de Apoyo, para
compartir tus experiencias criando a un niño
necesidades especiales.
• Intervención Temprana: Proveemos
derivaciones para evaluaciones y servicios para
niños desde el nacimiento hasta los 3 años.
• Programas Públicos y Communitarios:
Proveemos información sobre programas
públicos y communitarios, actividades
recreativas, grupos de apoyo regionales,
y mucho más.
• Guía de Recursos: La Guía de Recursos de
Family TIES para Familias de Niños con
Necesidades Especiales se imprime
anualmente—encuéntrala también en nuestro
sitio de Internet.
• Apoyo Interactivo en Internet: Mantenemos
listas de recursos, materiales de nuestro
programa, información para contacto electrónico,
y más.
•Talleres de Aprendizaje: Presentamos talleres de desarrollo de habilidades y
promovemos la participación en conferencias.
1-800-905-TIES (8437) • www.massfamilyties.org
• Programa de Asesores Familiares:
Promovemos la participación de los padres. Por
favor, únete al programa ¡COMPARTE TU VOZ!,
para asesorar al Departamento de Salud Pública
– y únete también a las oportunidades de
liderazgo en el estado.