FAMILY + CAREGIVER SERVICES

At Vinfen, individuals and families are empowered to take charge over the types of support they need. Vinfen partners with individuals and families to provide this self-directed support through the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services funded program model, Agency with Choice . The model encourages the individuals and their families to be directly involved with managing their care. Vinfen is an experienced Agency with Choice provider and partners with families to hire the staff they choose to provide their services, and train and manage that staff person to support their loved one in a way that fits the family structure. 

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education / Department of Developmental Services (DESE/DDS) program serves participants referred by the Department of Developmental Services. DESE/DDS helps children and youth with special needs who are at risk of needing residential placement learn skills to support them to remain home with their families and to engage more in their community. Participants and their families can hire service providers and purchase a range of goods and services within an approved budget.

A Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) assists with behavioral challenges in the home and within the community. The BCBA will begin by completing a functional behavioral analysis and then develops a plan to assist with the current behavioral challenges. Families receive training and on-going support to implement the plan.

Adult companion services include supervision and socialization supports provided to an adult, including assistance with meals and basic activities of daily living such as shopping, laundry, meal preparation, and routine household care. The service is provided to carry out personal outcomes identified in the individual plan that support the individual to successfully reside at home.