Community, Child and Family Services

Jenny DiBlasi Vice President of Community, Child and Family Services

Katje Fuson Director of Community, Child and Family Program Services

The Community, Child and Family Services Division provides a wide range of support and services to create a continuum of care for children, adults and families of all abilities.

We care about kids!

• High quality childcare services for children of all abilities through the People, Incorporated Children’s Center
• Developmental and therapeutic services for children birth to 3 through the Early
  Intervention Program
• One-to-one school based mentoring for 1st grade through 12th grade through the SMILES Program
• Leadership development and peer mentoring to school age youth through the United
  Partnership Program
• Diabetes prevention and support programs for children and teens at risk for, or diagnosed with
  diabetes through the Diabetes Association
• A 6-week summer camp for children age 5-14 diagnosed with diabetes, their siblings and friends through The Jack Rua Camp for Children with Diabetes
• After school program for youth, ages 14-21 with special needs through the FACE Center’s After School Program
• Community based and on site social and recreation opportunities for children with special needs through the FACE Center

We support families!

• Home-based education, support and resources to pregnant and new parents through the Healthy Families and Early Intervention Partnership Programs
• Home-based wraparound family support for families of a child or adult family member with special needs through the FACE Center
• Childcare and supportive services for Durfee High School teen parents through the Young Parents’ Learning Center
• State of the art center for parent/child play opportunities through the Community Playroom

We care about our community!

• Community outings to assist adults with developmental disabilities to engage in meaningful community interactions through the Community Supports Program
• Diabetes education and support for adults and children living with the disease through the Diabetes Association
• Emergency food and basic needs information through the FACE Food Pantry
• Opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities and seniors to live in the community within a family setting through the Adult Foster Care Program
• Faith companions to help connect adults with disabilities to their place of worship through the Spiritual Connections Program
• Job skills development programs for Fall River residents through the FACE Center
• Specialized training opportunities for staff and families through Training and Design Supports
• Increased opportunities for workforce development throughout Bristol County through the People, Incorporated Partnership Program