Who can help?

It takes a village to raise a child. We are not meant to do it alone and you don’t need to. We all need a village and you deserve to find the right fit and support for your family.


Whether you’re looking for clinical treatment or other types of support, we’ve selected a set of organizations and support groups across Massachusetts who we trust to help your family.

 

Find early intervention support for your baby, toddler, or preschooler by calling 800-905-TIES.

Good for a caregiver who is concerned about their child’s potential developmental delays.

Led and staffed by parents of children with special needs, Family TIES offers unique emotional and practical support to families of children with special needs, including referrals, emotional support, and parent training. They’ll be able to help you find an Early Intervention Program for your child in Mass.

  • This is a free, confidential resource available to all Massachusetts residents.

Early Intervention is a program for infants and toddlers (birth to 3 years old) who have developmental delays or are at risk of a developmental delay.  Call the toll-free, state-wide phone line 800-905-TIES.   Family Ties maintains the central directory of Early Intervention Programs in MA.  Driven and staffed by parents of children with special needs, Family TIES offers unique emotional and practical support to families with similar life experiences.    

Family Ties provides information on a wide variety of topics, including community resources and services, programs for children and youth with special health needs, public benefits and support groups.  You can also connect with a Regional Coordinator who has life experience parenting a child with a special health need.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health, MassHealth and private health insurance cover EI services.

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