Who We Serve · Ages 0–13

Birth to Age 13

We serve people across the lifespan, starting at the age of three and through the end of life. While we are known for serving people with disabilities, we support a growing number of people with brain injuries, medical and behavioral challenges, dementia, and veterans with service-related disabilities.

Ages 0–13

Children

Children & Family Services

Designed to provide families and caregivers with the tools and resources they need to deliver safe, comfortable, well-informed, and nurturing support to their family members in all aspects of home and community life.

Family Support Center
  • Informational resources and referrals
  • Respite
  • Flexible Funding / Stipend
  • Group-based art therapy, music therapy, and social skills training
  • Family activities
  • Recreation
  • Support Groups
Support groups and training
  • Latino Parent Support Group
  • Elder Care Support Group
  • Parent Support Group
  • Parent Advisory Group
  • Parent Training/Workshops
Intensive Services (DDS Referral Required)
  • Children’s Intensive Flexible Family Support (IFFS) Program, ages 3-22
  • Regional program: Central Middlesex, Lowell, Metro North, Merrimack Valley
  • North Shore program
  • Lowell specialized program
  • Merrimack Valley specialized program
  • Regional DESE/DDS Program, ages 3-22
  • Lowell and Merrimack Valley Turning 22 IFFS, ages 18-23
  • Merrimack Valley Young Adult IFFS, ages 23-29
  • Merrimack Valley (Latino) Medical Program, children and adults
  • Merrimack Valley Agency With Choice (AWC), ages 23 and up
  • Merrimack Valley Elder Caregiver Program
  • Merrimack Valley SSQUAL services
Learn More