Commonwealth of Massachusetts
State government and agencies listed alphabetically.
www.mass.gov

Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH)
www.mass.gov/dph

Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) Early Intervention
www.mass.gov/dph/earlyintervention

Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care (EEC)
The Massachusetts Early Education & Care provides the foundation that supports all children in their development as lifelong learners and continuing members of the community, and supports families in their essential work as parents and caregivers.
www.eec.state.ma.us

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
News, resources and information about MCAS and educational technology. On-line access to publications on the Web as well as a guide to free videos.
www.doe.mass.edu

Family TIES
Family TIES of Massachusetts serves as the central directory for the Early Intervention programs of Massachusetts. It offers information and referral services, parent-to-parent support and parent trainings. The most updated edition of the Directory of Resources for Families of Children with Special Needs is available from your regional coordinators.
www.massfamilyties.org

Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN)
A center for parents and parent organizations that work together on behalf of children with special needs and their families. Offers a variety of services, information and resources.
www.fcsn.org

Early Intervention Training Center (EITC)
The Early Intervention Training Center provides support and professional development opportuntities to the Massachusetts Early Intervention community, including those seeking certification through the Department of Public Health.
www.eitrainingcenter.org

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Massachusetts Family Voices
The state chapter of the national organization composed of parents and professionals who are committed to improving systems of care for children with special health care needs.
www.massfamilyvoices.org

Massachusetts Families Organizing for Change
A grassroots organization that provides leadership training and works to inform and educate individuals, families and community members about advocacy, services, and local, state and federal resources fo rindividuals with disabilities. Regional chapters throughout the state.
www.mfofc.org

Arc Massachusetts
A statewide agency that promotes quality community services and advocates for enlightened public policy.
arcmass.org

New England INDEX
New England INDEX, a project of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, addresses the information needs of people with disabilities.
www.disabilityinfo.org

Parent Professional Advocacy League (PAL)
An organization that promotes a strong voice for families of children and adolescents with mental health needs.
ppal.net

Institute for Community Inclusion
Through lpartnerships with families, offers training an dtechnical assistance to develop innovative educational options, provides technical assistance about employment, recreation and living options for children and adults with disabilities. Involved with numerous projects promoting community integration.
www.communityinclusion.org

The Beach Center on Disability
Through excellence in research, teaching and technical assistance, and service in Kansas, the United States of America, and globally, and through collaborations with those individuals and entities dedicated to the same ends, the Beach Center on Disability will make a significant and sustainable difference in the quality of life of families and individuals affected by disability and of those who are closely involved with them.
www.beachcenter.org