Chicopee, MA, January 11th – April 12th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. The West Region Family Leadership Training Series is a free training that guides parents and family caregivers to imagine better and be effective leaders at the local level and beyond.
* The Family Leadership Series sessions is a combination of virtual and in-person trainings for family caregivers of people who are eligible for Massachusetts DDS Services.
Families are expected to participate in all sessions.
Topics Families Learn About:
• History of the Family Leadership Movement
• Leadership and Advocacy
• Creating a Family Vision
• Policy-Making
• Self-Care
The Family Leadership Series provides:
• Information and tools to effectively advocate for change
• Support in developing the vision and leadership skills needed to support your family
• Opportunities to meet other families, share experiences & ideas, and practice newly acquired skills in a supportive environment
For more information visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVNHuiJ3SeFjWWlkhgWSgztgqtaWYS7xbVT700ArydL7V9RQ/viewform or contact susancrosby@mcsnet.org
