Parent Support Groups in Massachusetts
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What we have checked so far
For Parent Support Groups in Massachusetts, coverage is growing, not complete. We add new programs and resources weekly when inclusive, adaptive, sensory-friendly, disability, or special recreation details can be checked from public sources.
This category page has enough checked listings to be useful.
Checked programs
40
Pages with public sources.
Places to ask
0
Useful leads to confirm.
Latest source check
Jun 8, 2026
Most recent listing update.
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Parent Support Groups across Massachusetts
This page groups 40 checked listings for parent support groups across Massachusetts. It is meant for searches like special needs parent support, caregiver groups, disability family resources, and local support networks, then helps families narrow by city, county, or region.
What to confirm before enrolling
- whether the group is active, local, moderated, online, in person, or provider-hosted
- topic focus, meeting schedule, accessibility, language support, and privacy expectations
- whether shared recommendations still need direct provider confirmation
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City and ZIP searches include nearby programs within about 50 miles when address or city data is available. Distances are approximate.
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Seasonal filters also include programs marked year-round or ongoing. Confirm current dates with the provider.
What labels mean
A public source clearly mentions adaptive, disability, special recreation, sensory-friendly, inclusion, or related programming.
Inclusive details mentionedPublic wording references accommodations, accessibility, all-abilities support, or inclusion, but details may still be limited.
Ask provider to confirmUseful contacts to ask, but current adaptive program availability has not been confirmed on the provider's own site.
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Autism Alliance Family Activities and Supports
Autism Alliance
Framingham, Massachusetts - Middlesex County
Autism Alliance helps Massachusetts autism families find support, events, workshops, family activities, support groups, resource navigation, and Autism Welcoming sensory-responsive community connections.
May 30, 2026
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MetroWest Massachusetts
Autism Resource Central Adaptive Swimming Lessons
Autism Resource Central
Worcester, Massachusetts - Worcester County
Autism Resource Central coordinates adaptive swimming lessons for children with autism in the Worcester area, with public session details, YMCA pool locations, registration steps, and grant-funded lesson information.
May 28, 2026
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Central Massachusetts
Beals Memorial Library Autism Inclusion Initiative
Beals Memorial Library
Winchendon, Massachusetts - Worcester County
Beals Memorial Library in Winchendon offers an autism inclusion initiative with sensory-friendly browsing, caregiver support, sensory items, adaptive books, and sensory to-go bags.
May 28, 2026
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North Central Massachusetts
Best Buddies Massachusetts and Rhode Island Friendship Programs
Best Buddies Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Boston, Massachusetts - Suffolk County
The Massachusetts and Rhode Island chapter offers one-to-one friendship, employment, leadership development, living, and family support programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and peer volunteers.
Jun 3, 2026
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Greater Boston
Boston Center for Independent Living Core Services
Boston Center for Independent Living
Boston, Massachusetts - Suffolk County
Boston Center for Independent Living helps people with disabilities and families navigate independent living services, peer mentoring, advocacy, youth transition, housing, transportation, assistive technology, and community participation.
Jun 3, 2026
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Greater Boston
Bridgewell Family Support Center
Bridgewell
Lynn, Massachusetts - Essex County
Bridgewell Family Support Center in Lynn offers information, referral, navigation, case management, education, and family support services for families connected to disability services.
Jun 8, 2026
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Lynn
Communitas Recreation Programs
Communitas
Wakefield, Massachusetts - Middlesex County
Communitas offers Wakefield-area recreation programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including social activities, fitness, arts, cooking, music, sports, trips, and family support connections.
May 28, 2026
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North Shore Massachusetts
Community Autism Resources Family Programs
Community Autism Resources
Taunton, Massachusetts - Bristol County
Community Autism Resources in Taunton supports autistic individuals and families through free programs, resources, family support, sensory events, and regional autism-focused community connections.
May 30, 2026
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Southeastern Massachusetts
Families Creating Together Inclusive Arts
Families Creating Together
Boston, Massachusetts - Suffolk County
Families Creating Together offers inclusive arts and community opportunities for children and youth of all abilities and their families in Boston neighborhoods.
May 30, 2026
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Greater Boston
Federation for Children with Special Needs Parent Training and Support
Federation for Children with Special Needs
Boston, Massachusetts - Suffolk County
The Federation for Children with Special Needs provides Massachusetts parents and caregivers with training, workshops, call center support, information, and family resources for children with disabilities and special health care needs.
May 30, 2026
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Massachusetts Statewide
Friendship Home Social Recreation
Friendship Home
Norwell, Massachusetts - Plymouth County
Friendship Home in Norwell offers social recreation for individuals with developmental disabilities, including club meetings, theme parties, weekend outings, and member-based participation.
May 28, 2026
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South Shore Massachusetts
Hockomock Area YMCA Integration Initiative
Hockomock Area YMCA
Foxborough, Massachusetts - Norfolk County
Hockomock Area YMCA's Integration Initiative supports children, teens, and young adults with special needs and their families through inclusive YMCA programs, social opportunities, adaptive swim, and Unified Sports.
May 30, 2026
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Southeastern Massachusetts
House of Possibilities Recreation and Social Activities
House of Possibilities
Easton, Massachusetts - Bristol County
House of Possibilities in Easton serves children and adults with developmental differences through social and recreational activities, community engagement, respite, coaching, and family support.
May 28, 2026
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Southeastern Massachusetts
Incompass Human Services Community Programs
Incompass Human Services
Chelmsford, Massachusetts - Middlesex County
Incompass Human Services supports adults with disabilities and families through intellectual and developmental disability services, autism supports, teen and young adult programs, brain injury supports, caregiver resources, community programs, residential services, and respite.
Jun 3, 2026
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Greater Boston
JF&CS Planning for the Future
Jewish Family & Children's Service
Waltham, Massachusetts - Middlesex County
JF&CS Planning for the Future helps families and caregivers plan disability supports, including information and referral, adult autism and developmental disability resources, day programming, supported living, life skills, employment, recreation, and sibling support.
Jun 3, 2026
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Greater Boston
Lifeworks Autism Support Center Recreation
Lifeworks
Westwood, Massachusetts - Norfolk County
Lifeworks Autism Support Center in Westwood serves Newton/South Norfolk and nearby communities with autism service navigation, support groups, workshops, social recreation, family fun days, sports, arts, outdoor activities, and vacation programs.
May 30, 2026
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Greater Boston
MABVI Team With A Vision
Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Brookline, Massachusetts - Norfolk County
MABVI Team With A Vision is a Boston Marathon running team and awareness program connecting blind, low-vision, and sighted runners while supporting statewide vision rehabilitation, support groups, assistive technology, and volunteer matches.
May 28, 2026
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Greater Boston
Martha's Vineyard Community Services Disability Support
Martha's Vineyard Community Services
Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts - Dukes County
Martha's Vineyard Community Services helps Island residents with disabilities and families navigate support, community participation, health and wellness opportunities, employment support, and beach-accessibility resources.
May 28, 2026
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Martha's Vineyard
Massachusetts Advocates for Children Helpline
Massachusetts Advocates for Children
Boston, Massachusetts - Suffolk County
Massachusetts Advocates for Children operates a helpline for families navigating special education, autism, school access, discipline, racial equity, immigrant family, and disability rights questions.
Jun 3, 2026
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Greater Boston
Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress Parents First Call Center
Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress
Burlington, Massachusetts - Middlesex County
Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress offers Parents First Call support for expectant and new parents, families across life stages, medical providers, educators, and parent volunteers connected to Down syndrome.
Jun 3, 2026
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Greater Boston
Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress Teen and Adult Programs
Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress
Burlington, Massachusetts - Middlesex County
Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress offers statewide family support and teen/adult programs for people with Down syndrome, including Advocates in Motion, self-advocacy opportunities, support groups, events, and peer connection.
May 30, 2026
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Massachusetts Statewide
Massachusetts Family Leadership Series
Family Leadership Program
Boston, Massachusetts - Suffolk County
The Massachusetts Family Leadership Series gives families of people with disabilities in the Metro and other DDS regions a multi-month leadership, advocacy, community, and policy training pathway.
Jun 3, 2026
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Greater Boston
Minute Man Arc Recreation and Family Support
Minute Man Arc
Concord, Massachusetts - Middlesex County
Minute Man Arc provides Concord-area recreation, family support, respite, social opportunities, and community inclusion services for people with disabilities and their families.
May 30, 2026
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MetroWest Massachusetts
Northeast Arc Recreation Programs
Northeast Arc
Danvers, Massachusetts - Essex County
Northeast Arc Recreation offers Danvers-area weekly and seasonal recreation for people with disabilities, including athletics, arts, cooking, bowling, social clubs, Special Olympics, Friday night programs, and Saturday activities.
May 28, 2026
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North Shore Massachusetts
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Common questions
What does this Parent Support Groups in Massachusetts page include?
This page includes checked public listings with source links and last-checked dates, plus some places to ask when public information suggests a lead that still needs direct confirmation.
Why might a provider be missing?
A provider may be missing if we have not found enough public program detail yet, if the source is unclear, or if the information still needs review before families rely on it.
Are listings ranked or reviewed for quality?
No. Program pages are informational. Inclusive Programs Guide does not rank providers, evaluate quality, guarantee safety, or determine fit.
What should families know about parent support groups?
Parent groups can help families find local information and questions to ask, but they do not replace direct provider confirmation or professional advice.
Inclusive Programs Guide is an informational directory based on publicly available information and provider-submitted updates. We do not endorse, recommend, medically evaluate, assess quality, guarantee safety, confirm credentials, or determine suitability of any provider, program, accommodation, or activity. Listing order, search results, ads, or sponsored placements should not be interpreted as a ranking, recommendation, or endorsement. Program details may change. Families should contact providers directly to confirm current availability, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, credentials, and fit before enrolling.