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  • Family Leadership Series Application

    Southeast, Northeast, and Central Regions of Massachusetts

  • We appreciate your interest in the Family Leadership Series. Your responses will help us determine your eligibility for this potentially life-changing program. Please answer the questions to the best of your ability.

    Once your application is submitted, you will receive an email confirmation with further information.

    If you need any assistance or have any questions, please reach out to the Family Leadership Program at info@familyleadershipma.org 

  • Please select your region below. Unsure which DDS region you live in?  Click Here To Find Your Region.

  • The Family Leadership program encourages all caregivers to participate in the series. If you plan on attending with someone else, please make sure they fill out a separate application. 

    Please note that all applicants must be caregivers to a person with a disability. 

    Thank you for your cooperation.

  • About You

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  • Region

  • Central Region

    To be considered for the 2025-2026 Family Leadership Series, you will need to commit to attending every session. We believe this full commitment is a key factor in a successful experience for all participants.

    2 day In-person sessions are two full days, at the Great Wolf Lodge in Fitchburg, MA. Sessions are scheduled from 8:30 a.m. Friday to 5:00 p.m. Saturday. All materials, food, and lodging for these sessions will be provided to you at no cost.

    Virtual sessions are half-days, scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m

    1-day in-person sessions are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Location is still to be determined. Breakfast and lunch will be served.

    Please check the session dates to confirm your availability. Your commitment to full attendance is an essential part of the application process and the magic of the series.

    Month Day(s) Location
    October 25 Virtual
    November 7-8 Fitchburg, MA
    December by appointment Virtual
    January 10 Fitchburg, MA
    February 6-7 Fitchburg, MA
    March  7 Fitchburg, MA
    March 21 Virtual
    April 11 Virtual
    May  1-2 Fitchburg, MA

     

  • Southeast Region 

    To be considered for the 2025-2026 Family Leadership Series, you will need to commit to attending every session. We believe this full commitment is a key factor in a successful experience for all participants.

    2 day In-person sessions are two full days, at the Waypoint Event Center, New Bedford, MA. Sessions are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. Friday to 4:00 p.m. Saturday. All materials, food, and lodging for these sessions will be provided to you at no cost.

    Virtual sessions are half-days, scheduled from 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m

    1-day in-person sessions are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Nemasket Group in Mattapoisett, MA,breakfast and Lunch will be served.

    Please check the session dates to confirm your availability. Your commitment to full attendance is an essential part of the application process and the magic of the series.

    Month Day(s) Location
    October  25 Mattapoisett,MA
    November 8 Virtual
    January 23-24 New Bedford, MA
    March 13-14 New Bedford, MA
    April  10-11 New Bedford, Ma
    May 1-2 New Bedford, MA

     

  • Northeast Region 

    To be considered for the 2025-2026 Family Leadership Series, you will need to commit to attending every session. We believe this full commitment is a key factor in a successful experience for all participants.

    2 day In-person sessions are two full days, at the Marriot in Peabody, MA. Sessions are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. Friday to 4:00 p.m. Saturday. All materials, food, and lodging for these sessions will be provided to you at no cost.

    Virtual sessions are half-days, scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m

    Please check the session dates to confirm your availability. Your commitment to full attendance is an essential part of the application process and the magic of the series.

    Month Day(s) Location
    November 7-8 Peabody, MA
    December by appointment Virtual
    January 9-10 Peabody, MA
    Febraurty by appointment Virtual
    March 6-7 Peabody, MA
    March  21 Virtual
    April 11 Virtual
    May 1-2 Peabody, MA

     

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    Metro and West Region are not currently accepting applications for the Family Leadership Series. Please visit their webpage, Massfamilies.org, for upcoming workshops and advocacy news. Watch for Metro and West applications to go live in the fall/winter of 2025.

     

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