Family Support Center
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Brockton Area Arc's Family Support Center provides information, education, and referral services that assist parents to successfully manage the challenges of raising a child with disabilities. Support groups and parent meetings sponsored by the Family Support Center provides opportunities for families to connect with other families, share resources and build support networks.
For all Family Support Center events, see "Coming Events" for information.
To contact Family Support Center staff, call 508-583-8030 x 224 or 508-583-8030 x219.
To contact the Haitian Coordinator or the Cape Verdean Coordinator, call 508-583-8030 x223.
To contact the Recreation Coordinator, call 508-583-8030 x209 or email: recreation@brocktonarc.net
For more information about any of our programs, call the Family Support Center at 508-583-8030 x224 or email us at familysupport@brocktonarc.net
Brockton Area Arc Family Group meets monthly to provide information and support for those who have adult family members with special needs. "How can we help?"
In order to ensure that the Family Support Center and the Brockton Area Arc are meeting the needs of individuals and families, we need to hear from you, the consumer. You can tell us how satisfied you are with our services, and to make suggestions for future program planning by contacting the Family Support Center at familysupport@brocktonarc.net. Your feedback is vital for us to make any needed improvements to our current programs and to design new programs if needed.
Parent workshops are held throughout the year to provide parents and other interested people with information about a variety of disability related topics. To be added to the mailing list, please call the Brockton Area Arc.
Sibshops
Sibshops is a recreational program sponsored by “Sibshops of Greater Brockton,” a collaboration of Brockton Area Arc, Growthways, Old Colony Y, and South Bay Early Intervention. The program is held one day during school vacation weeks. If you know a boy or girl, ages 8 to 12, who has a sibling with special needs, please tell them about Sibshops!
For our next SibShop, see "Coming Events" for information.
Adult Siblings Group
Brothers and sisters have an opportunity to meet others who have similar life experiences and to share information about resources for aging parents and siblings with special needs. This group meets quarterly on a weekday evening.
Sunday Recreation Program
For Brockton Area Arc members,
the Sunday Recreation Program provides a variety of recreational activities for children.
The choices have included: dance
and movement, music,
swimming, gym games and activities, and arts and crafts.
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Self-Advocacy Group
Advocates Being Strong, a group for adults with special needs, meets monthly in the evening to develop the skills to make decisions about their own lives, to speak up for themselves, and to identify others who can support their growth. These important skills contribute to a better quality of life for individuals, especially if they are living away from their family or if their parents are gone.
Arc-ED
(Extended Day)
Brockton Area Arc’s Extended Day Program—for students at the Downey Elementary School, Brockton High School, South Middle School, East Middle School, and the Angelo Elementary School — provides a variety of recreational activities for students with disabilities. Activities include: sports, arts & crafts, music, cooking, games, and other recreational activities tailored to the unique needs and preferences of the participants. This program is funded by The 21st Century Program of the Brockton Public Schools and the Brockton Area Arc.
Commonwealth of Mass
Department of Developmental Services
Brockton Area Arc, Inc.
1250 West Chestnut Street, Brockton, Massachusetts
02301
(508) 583-8030 Fax (508) 583-1739
baarc@brocktonarc.net