Resources

These pages include a variety of resources useful to families and Family Support Coordinators alike.

• Free and Low Cost Resources

These pages list an assortment of resources local to our communities that may be useful to families.  Categories range from adaptive equipment and ramps to transportation, from after school programs to respite.  Click on the above link to learn more.

• Parent Networking

MCS supports eight family directed projects which are referred to as parent networking groups.  These are diverse groups who come together for support, information and training, and celebration.  Click on the above link for more information.

• Resource Guide

This is the who, what, where list of information on services ranging from adaptive equipment to vehicle modifications, from local food banks to SSI application.  This is an abridged guide; the complete resource guide is available in each of our local Family Support Centers.

• Training and Educational Resources

This resource page lists events and trainings on topics useful to families and Family Support Coordinators.  These include:

Ø       Trainings organized by MCS and typically held at our Family Support Centers in Holyoke, Springfield, and Westfield.

Ø       Area and regional trainings organized by other agencies.

Ø       A page of links to agencies that regularly offer a variety of trainings of interest to families.