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Thom Child and Family Services

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Thom Child and Family Services has been supporting the needs of young children and their families since 1921. Last year over 10,000 infants, toddlers, and families received early intervention services from a Thom program. We are passionate about our work and committed to our mission. Thom offers an array of services to families, children and other professionals. Research findings continue to demonstrate that comprehensive, high-quality early intervention services are able to minimize the effects of medical and environmental risks, diagnosed disabilities and developmental delays. Our early intervention teams deliver these services within the context of families and communities. We believe that attracting and retaining talented staff who are committed to working collaboratively with the families they serve is vital to sustaining Thom’s mission. Our diverse staff, drawn from numerous professional disciplines (including occupational and physical therapy, nursing, social work, speech-language pathology, early childhood development, and mental health counseling), work as a team to help families achieve the goals they have set for their child. With hundreds of employees and 14 programs, Thom Child and Family Services is able to quickly respond to referrals to our Early Intervention, Pregnancy and Newborn Support, and Regional Consultation Programs. We provide services to infants, toddlers, and their families in 161 cities and towns in Massachusetts.

Nexus, Inc.

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In 1972, the landmark class action lawsuit Ricci v. Okin brought national attention to the conditions and quality of care provided to individuals with developmental disabilities residing in Massachusetts state institutions. The court’s findings highlighted systemic issues in the treatment and living standards of institutionalized individuals, prompting widespread public concern and policy reform. As a direct consequence of this legal action, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts initiated a comprehensive effort to improve services for people with developmental disabilities. Many large-scale institutions were subsequently restructured or closed, creating an urgent need for community-based alternatives that could provide humane, individualized, and integrated models of care. It was within this context that a dedicated group of professionals in the field of special education came together in 1972 to form what would become Nexus. United by a shared vision of social justice and community inclusion, these founders pooled their resources and expertise to develop an organization that could offer a viable residential alternative to institutional living. Their guiding philosophy centered on facilitating deinstitutionalization—empowering individuals to transition successfully into community settings—while ensuring that each person received the highest possible quality of life through supports tailored to their unique needs, delivered in the least restrictive environment. From its inception, Nexus has been committed to promoting dignity, autonomy, and inclusion for all individuals it serves. Over the decades, the organization has evolved in both size and scope, expanding its services to encompass eight residential homes and two individual support programs across the state. Each program is designed to foster independence, community engagement, and personal growth, while maintaining a safe and supportive environment. Nexus’s person-centered approach emphasizes respect for individual choice, active participation in daily life, and the pursuit of meaningful personal goals. A defining characteristic of Nexus’s operational model is its flat organizational structure. By maintaining only a few levels of management between direct support professionals and executive leadership, Nexus ensures open lines of communication, efficient decision-making, and a culture of mutual respect and accountability. This structure also promotes collaboration across all levels of the organization, allowing feedback from frontline staff to directly inform program improvements and policy decisions. The result is a highly responsive organization that remains closely connected to the individuals it serves and the staff who support them. Today, Nexus continues to build upon its founding mission by integrating best practices in human services, emphasizing staff training and professional development, and maintaining strong partnerships with families, guardians, and community stakeholders. Through these ongoing efforts, Nexus not only upholds the values that emerged from the post-Ricci v. Okin era but also leads the way in defining what high-quality, community-based care for individuals with developmental disabilities should look like in the modern era.

Eliot Community Human Services

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Eliot provides community-based services to 60,000+ children, families and individuals throughout Massachusetts annually. We deliver premier, evidence-based behavioral healthcare and human services programming that transforms lives. Using a person-centered, family-driven approach, Eliot believes strongly in partnering with the communities we serve. Eliot services and resources are strategically integrated, utilizing deep expertise across the agency to provide the highest standard of quality care to clients and their families. This approach fuses community and funding resources, and a vast array of services, that eliminates barriers and ensures there is no wrong door to healing, hope, and opportunity for all.

New England Center and Home for Veterans

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The New England Center and Home for Veterans is dedicated to ending homelessness for our Nation's Veterans. Located at 17 Court Street, the downtown Boston facility contains 97 affordable apartments, a distinct and separate 24 bed female Veterans transitional dormitory, and over 183 transitional and emergency beds. 280 Veterans reside at NECHV each night. Each year, NECHV serves over 82,000 resident meals. 150 Veterans complete NECHV vocational training programs each year. More than 150 Veterans find permanent homes through NECHV each year. Current NECHV Veteran programs include Education, Clinical Support, Employment and Housing. We are open 24/7 every day of the year, serving Veterans.

Criterion Child Enrichment

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Criterion Child Enrichment specializes in developmentally appropriate programs and services for young children and their families, and has grown to be one of the largest providers of child and family development services in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The Price Center

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Started by a small group of dedicated families for their children in 1977, The Price Center has retained its sense of family, community, and belonging as it grows and continues to serve special individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Price Center offers Day Habilitation, Residential, Employment Services, and Community-based programs that foster self-confidence and maximize physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities, while striving to help each individual live as independently as possible in the larger community. For more information on The Price Center, visit: http://www.thepricecenter.org