PLEASE NOTE: Early Childhood Partners provides referrals NOT recommendations. Responsibility for selecting a provider resides with each parent or guardian.
Please go to our COVID-19 Resources Page for resources specifically related to the pandemic.
Please go to our COVID-19 Resources Page for resources specifically related to the pandemic.
CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
EARLY INTERVENTION (EVALUATION & SERVICES FOR CHILDREN BIRTH TO AGE 3)
Northeast Arc Center for Developmental Excellence
978-624-2332
Northeast Arc EI – Cape Ann
Serves Beverly, Essex, Gloucester, Hamilton, Ipswich, Magnolia, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Rockport, Topsfield and Wenham. Contact Martha Levine (Program Director) at 978-921-1182 for more information.
100 Cummings Center, Suite 158D, Beverly, MA
https://ne-arc.org/services/early-intervention/
www.ne-arc.org
PUBLIC SCHOOLS (EVALUATION & SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AGE 3 AND UP)
Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District Student Services
https://www.hwschools.net/district-departments/student-services
978-468-5303
Hamilton-Wenham Integrated Preschool
Winthrop Elementary School, 352 Bay Road, Hamilton, MA 01982
www.hwschools.net/schools/hw-integrated-preschool
Manchester-Essex Regional School District Student Services
https://www.mersd.org/Page/312
978-525-6060
Manchester-Essex Integrated Preschool
Memorial Elementary School, Lincoln Street, Manchester, MA01944
https://www.mersd.org/Page/1469
GENERAL RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
Family Ties Resource Directory
www.massfamilyties.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Family-TIES-Resource-Directory-2020.pdf
Massachusetts Advocates for Children
617-357-8431
www.massadvocates.org
Massachusetts Office on Disability
www.mass.gov
Children's Hospital Boston - Developmental Medicine Center
https://www.childrenshospital.org/centers-and-services/programs/a-_-e/developmental-medicine-center-program
617-355-7025
kidSHINE
28 Forest Ridge Dr. #1, Rowley, MA 01969
Email: info@kidshine-ot.com
Call: 978-356-0315
https://www.kidshine-ot.com/
Future's Behavior Therapy Center
978-969-2894
futuresbtc.com
Peer Projects
100 Cummings Center, Suite 350G
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 712-0003
http://www.peerprojectstherapyfromtheheart.com/
Buttonloop Children's Therapies (Formerly North Shore Children's Therapies)
1R Newbury St.
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-3355
https://buttonlooptherapies.com/
The Federation for Children with Special Needs
(800) 331-0688
www.fcsn.org
Provides information, support and assistance to parents of children with disabilities, their professional partners and professional partners and communities. Phone consultations, website, newsletter, trainings, service coordination, day care, respite, referrals, workshops, and advocacy.
Family TIES of Massachusetts
(800) 905-TIES (8437)
www.massfamilyties.org
Statewide information and parent-to-parent support project for families of children with special needs and chronic illness. Central directory for Early Intervention information and referrals
Parent-to-Parent Program
(508) 792-7880, ext. 2175
www.massfamilyties.org/p2p/p2p
Program to bring together parents facing similar challenges in raising their children with special needs.
Mass Family Voices
(800) 331-0688 ext. 210
www.massfamilyvoices.org
Parent run network of families, friends and professional partners brought together by the common concern for children and youth with special health care needs Information center, online listserv, topical conference calls, workshops and conferences, get technical assistance related to Mass Health, health care financing and services, improving access to care, and more.
PAL - The Parent/Professional Advocacy League
(617) 542-7860
www.ppal.net
A network of parents and professionals promoting a strong voice for families of children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral and mental health needs. PAL advocates for supports, treatment and policies that enable families to live in their communities in an environment of stability and respect.
Massachusetts Families Organizing For Change (MFOFC)
(800) 406-3632 (413) 752-9707
www.mfofc.org
Advocacy and leadership training in pursuit of high quality individualized community support for people with disabilities and their families.
Family Resource Center @ MassGeneral for Children at North Shore Medical Center Education Series
Marguerite Roberts 978-354-2660
www.nsmcfamilyresourcecenter.org
The Family Resource Center is for children, adolescents, parents and professionals.
Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council
(617) 770-7676 (617) 770-9499 (TTY)
www.mass.gov/mddc
Information, support, trainings, referral and advocacy to provide opportunities for people with disabilities and their families to enhance independence, productivity and inclusion.
Consumer Empowerment Funds Program
(617) 770-7676, ext. 115 (617) 770-9499 (TTY) or email: Harold.lieberman@state.ma.us
Program to reimburse up to $250 in expenses for individuals with developmental disabilities and/or family members or guardians to attend relevant conferences, trainings and events
Disability Law Center
617-723-8455
Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals
1 Congress Street 11th Floor, Boston
617-626-7250
EARLY INTERVENTION (EVALUATION & SERVICES FOR CHILDREN BIRTH TO AGE 3)
Northeast Arc Center for Developmental Excellence
978-624-2332
Northeast Arc EI – Cape Ann
Serves Beverly, Essex, Gloucester, Hamilton, Ipswich, Magnolia, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Rockport, Topsfield and Wenham. Contact Martha Levine (Program Director) at 978-921-1182 for more information.
100 Cummings Center, Suite 158D, Beverly, MA
https://ne-arc.org/services/early-intervention/
www.ne-arc.org
PUBLIC SCHOOLS (EVALUATION & SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AGE 3 AND UP)
Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District Student Services
https://www.hwschools.net/district-departments/student-services
978-468-5303
Hamilton-Wenham Integrated Preschool
Winthrop Elementary School, 352 Bay Road, Hamilton, MA 01982
www.hwschools.net/schools/hw-integrated-preschool
Manchester-Essex Regional School District Student Services
https://www.mersd.org/Page/312
978-525-6060
Manchester-Essex Integrated Preschool
Memorial Elementary School, Lincoln Street, Manchester, MA01944
https://www.mersd.org/Page/1469
GENERAL RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
Family Ties Resource Directory
www.massfamilyties.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Family-TIES-Resource-Directory-2020.pdf
Massachusetts Advocates for Children
617-357-8431
www.massadvocates.org
Massachusetts Office on Disability
www.mass.gov
Children's Hospital Boston - Developmental Medicine Center
https://www.childrenshospital.org/centers-and-services/programs/a-_-e/developmental-medicine-center-program
617-355-7025
kidSHINE
28 Forest Ridge Dr. #1, Rowley, MA 01969
Email: info@kidshine-ot.com
Call: 978-356-0315
https://www.kidshine-ot.com/
Future's Behavior Therapy Center
978-969-2894
futuresbtc.com
Peer Projects
100 Cummings Center, Suite 350G
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 712-0003
http://www.peerprojectstherapyfromtheheart.com/
Buttonloop Children's Therapies (Formerly North Shore Children's Therapies)
1R Newbury St.
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-3355
https://buttonlooptherapies.com/
The Federation for Children with Special Needs
(800) 331-0688
www.fcsn.org
Provides information, support and assistance to parents of children with disabilities, their professional partners and professional partners and communities. Phone consultations, website, newsletter, trainings, service coordination, day care, respite, referrals, workshops, and advocacy.
Family TIES of Massachusetts
(800) 905-TIES (8437)
www.massfamilyties.org
Statewide information and parent-to-parent support project for families of children with special needs and chronic illness. Central directory for Early Intervention information and referrals
Parent-to-Parent Program
(508) 792-7880, ext. 2175
www.massfamilyties.org/p2p/p2p
Program to bring together parents facing similar challenges in raising their children with special needs.
Mass Family Voices
(800) 331-0688 ext. 210
www.massfamilyvoices.org
Parent run network of families, friends and professional partners brought together by the common concern for children and youth with special health care needs Information center, online listserv, topical conference calls, workshops and conferences, get technical assistance related to Mass Health, health care financing and services, improving access to care, and more.
PAL - The Parent/Professional Advocacy League
(617) 542-7860
www.ppal.net
A network of parents and professionals promoting a strong voice for families of children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral and mental health needs. PAL advocates for supports, treatment and policies that enable families to live in their communities in an environment of stability and respect.
Massachusetts Families Organizing For Change (MFOFC)
(800) 406-3632 (413) 752-9707
www.mfofc.org
Advocacy and leadership training in pursuit of high quality individualized community support for people with disabilities and their families.
Family Resource Center @ MassGeneral for Children at North Shore Medical Center Education Series
Marguerite Roberts 978-354-2660
www.nsmcfamilyresourcecenter.org
The Family Resource Center is for children, adolescents, parents and professionals.
Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council
(617) 770-7676 (617) 770-9499 (TTY)
www.mass.gov/mddc
Information, support, trainings, referral and advocacy to provide opportunities for people with disabilities and their families to enhance independence, productivity and inclusion.
Consumer Empowerment Funds Program
(617) 770-7676, ext. 115 (617) 770-9499 (TTY) or email: Harold.lieberman@state.ma.us
Program to reimburse up to $250 in expenses for individuals with developmental disabilities and/or family members or guardians to attend relevant conferences, trainings and events
Disability Law Center
617-723-8455
Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals
1 Congress Street 11th Floor, Boston
617-626-7250
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Early Childhood Partners programs are funded by the Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) grant awarded to Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) serving Hamilton, Wenham, Manchester, and Essex. All educational and non-academic programs, activities and employment opportunities at Hamilton-Wenham RSD are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and/or, disability, and any other class or characteristic
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