Family Empowerment

Family Empowerment Family Empowerment is a DDS Family Support Center for Franklin and Hampshire counties in western Massachusetts. Family Empowerment is a ServiceNet program.

We provide support and resources to children/teens/adults with special needs and their families. Family Empowerment of Hadley MA, is funded by Franklin/Hampshire County Department of Developmental Services and offers the following services:
Individualized information supports as needed by families;
Connections to funding sources for various uses;
Resources and connections to local and state networ

ks for disability specific information;
Attendance support at important meetings (IEP, ISP) and assistance completing various applications;
Service navigation to help find appropriate supports;
Local activities calendar for individuals of all ages and families;
Transition information - ages 14-22;
Pre-school eligibility information - age 3;
SSI and government benefits explanations and resources;
Adult living resource options;
Employment resource options;
Financial planning relevant to individuals with special needs and
Local parent workshops. Family Empowerment is a program of Pathlight. Learn more about our parent organization at www.PathlightGroup.org

Autism Connections Prom is coming up! Ready to dance? 🥳
05/27/2026

Autism Connections Prom is coming up! Ready to dance? 🥳

We're hoping to be under the stars for Prom ✨🌌

We're so excited to host our very first prom! 📆Join us on June 18 from 5-9 p.m. at The Log Cabin Holyoke!

The atmosphere on the dance floor will be through the roof!
We'll have a DJ for some great tunes, a buffet style dinner and a sensory room!

You can dress prom formal 👔👗or you can come as you like!

To help keep this event affordable/free we ask that each individual with autism or a disability bring only one parent, guardian or guest!

Register online: https://hubs.la/Q04hWyQT0

You are invited to Autism Connections' all ages, all abilities, SPRING FLING at The Stationery Factory, THIS WEDESDAY IN...
05/11/2026

You are invited to Autism Connections' all ages, all abilities, SPRING FLING at The Stationery Factory, THIS WEDESDAY IN DALTON!

Join us for a rocking good time with dinner and dancing!

More information and register: https://share.hsforms.com/161ueTvCgQICK9e_7cvoRsgr8sur

Spring weather is finally here, and with it even more budding opportunities to explore community resources with us! We h...
05/07/2026

Spring weather is finally here, and with it even more budding opportunities to explore community resources with us! We have 2 wonderful events planned on May 13th with Family Empowerment and Autism Connections.

Students and families are invited to join Family Empowerment at Greenfield Community College for an overview of their WINGS program. This is a fully in-person event. Please register here: https://share.hsforms.com/1YllBk6aFSeGDC1e77jXh1gr8sur

If you'd like to learn more about the pawsibility of a service dog, please join Autism Connections and At Your Service Dog Training for a presentation on Zoom! Please register here: https://share.hsforms.com/1ROaU0g4dRs6u1WIL7UvvNwr8sur

We'd love to see ewe for our sensory-friendly movie! Please contact Angie at ahawk@servicenet.org for more information.
05/07/2026

We'd love to see ewe for our sensory-friendly movie! Please contact Angie at ahawk@servicenet.org for more information.

Join us for our monthly crafting and family fun night in Greenfield! For more information, please contact Angie at ahawk...
05/07/2026

Join us for our monthly crafting and family fun night in Greenfield! For more information, please contact Angie at ahawk@servicenet.org

MassHealth will review upcoming potential changes in coverage in webinars today at 12 PM, and tomorrow at 6 PM.
04/08/2026

MassHealth will review upcoming potential changes in coverage in webinars today at 12 PM, and tomorrow at 6 PM.

Are you a MassHealth member between the ages of 19-64? If so, new federal law may impact your MassHealth. Join upcoming member webinars on April 7, 8 and 9 to learn more.

Find webinar details here: https://ow.ly/NZWz50YCwwL

ADVISORY COUNCIL INFORMATION SESSION TONIGHT!Family Empowerment and Autism Connections' Advisory Councils are currently ...
04/07/2026

ADVISORY COUNCIL INFORMATION SESSION TONIGHT!

Family Empowerment and Autism Connections' Advisory Councils are currently accepting new members. If you are interested in joining, email meg.moran@servicenet.org to RSVP to tonight's info session, or to learn more.

Our Advisory Councils will consist of family members of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or autism, individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or autism, professionals, and business affiliates who support individuals and families in the counties that we represent. Our goal is that the Councils represent the valuable and varied perspectives of people in our service area communities.

Family Empowerment is looking for council members in Hampshire County, and Autism Connections' Council is looking for folks in Hampshire, Hampden, Berkshire and Franklin counties.

Even if you can't attend tonight, but would like more information, please email Meg and she will keep you up- to-date!

Join us on April 16th to learn more about resources in Franklin County! This presentation by Community Action is open to...
04/01/2026

Join us on April 16th to learn more about resources in Franklin County! This presentation by Community Action is open to anyone in Franklin County. Please contact Angie Hawk to register or if you would like more information about this event.

03/24/2026

Address

11 Village Hill Road
Northampton, MA
01060

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14135858010

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