Brockton Area Arc
1250 West Chestnut Street
Brockton, MA 02301
Fax: (508) 583-1739
Web Site: http://www.BrocktonAreaArc.org
Information Specialist: Kathy Kerwin
E-mail: kkerwin@brocktonarc.net
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM
Organization: Brockton Area Arc , founded in 1952, is a nonprofit local affiliate of The Arc and Arc Massachusetts. Our mission is to work in partnership with the community to provide advocacy, information and direct services that offer new opportunities and choice for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Additional Locations: None.
Population(s) Served: mental retardation and developmental disabilities. Serves Abington, Avon, Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, Brockton, Easton, Holbrook, Rockland, Stoughton, West Bridgewater and Whitman.
Language(s): Cantonese, Cape Verdean, Creole, French, Haitian Creole, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese,
Services:
- Information & Referral
- Cape Verdean Family Outreach
- Haitian Family Outreach
- Advocacy
- Employment Services Program (Vocational Evaluation, Work Services, Job Placement & Support)
- Family Support Center Services
- Sunday Recreation Program
- Sibshops - Support for children with siblings with special needs.
- Day Habilitation Program
- Recreation for Children & Adults
Eligibility/Criteria/Enrollment: Employment services accepts referrals through DDS. Day Habilitation is Masshealth funded. Family Support: Most services open to all.
Fees: Individual referrals for employment services without third party sponsorship may be billed for services at a private tuition rate.
Other Information: Information Specialists are Kathy Kerwin, kkerwin@brocktonarc.net, John Lynch is Exercutive Director, Jlynch@brocktonarc.net
BAA last responded to our request for an update on 4/11/2011.
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