Vietnamese American Community Center

Founded in 1968, People, Incorporated is one of the largest multiservice corporations that serves individuals with disabilities in southeastern Massachusetts. The organization maintains a staff of more than 300 employees. It supports Greater Fall River Early Intervention, which is a community-based program certified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. This program includes developmental play groups, behavior management assistance and hippotherapy services. People, Incorporated operates the Young Parents Learning Center, as well as administers various early intervention programs to serve pregnant and postpartum women. Its early intervention programs include health screening, prenatal care, emotional support and nutritional counseling services. In addition, the organization offers several residential, employment, and community and family support services. Located in Fall River, Mass., People, Incorporated is certified by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). The organization is funded by the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission and Massachusetts Commission for the Blind Foundations.

Located in Foxboro, Mass., Kennedy-Donovan Center is committed to the full continuum of care for individuals and families of all ages with developmental disabilities. It offers a full range of consumer and family-centered services throughout life from pregnancy, infancy, childhood, adulthood and the elder years. The center provides an array of services for children, families and adults, including early intervention, intensive foster care, family support services, day habilitation, individual support services, transitional job support and social recreation. Kennedy-Donovan Center s residential services include supported living, supervised living, shared living, and adult family care and intensive foster care. Moreover, its family programs serve 4,000 children, youth and families with disabilities.