Sensational Sibs FAQ's
Do you offer scholarships?
Unfortunately; we do not at this time.
However; did you know that the Consumer Empowerment Fund, Family support funds and local grants can submit on your behalf?
CONSUMER EMPOWERMENT FUNDS:
www.mass.gov/anf/employment-equal-access-disability/disability-info-and-resources/dev-disabilities-info/grant-info/council-empowerment-funds-program.html
WILLPOWER FOUNDATION:
willpowerfoundation.org/overview/
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES:
(Children Services)
www.mass.gov/eohhs/consumer/disability-services/services-by-type/intellectual-disability/spectrum-services/developmental-services-spectrum-children.html
(Adult Services)
www.mass.gov/eohhs/consumer/disability-services/services-by-type/intellectual-disability/spectrum-services/adults/
Do mentors pay?
No, they are volunteering, we have them covered!
How do I pay?
Payment must be given on the day of the event. Currently; we take cash only from families. We do accept checks only from grant funders, community agencies or state agencies.
My child is 16 can they mentor?
Although, we would love for them to be 17. After we talk with the mentor candidate, we may consider them eligible.
What if I have a sib and a mentor?
We would love to have them both! We would need to talk to the mentor and sib to see if they are okay being in the group together.
Where do you generally do the sessions?
For 2017 will be hosting regularly in Holyoke. We are always willing to collaborate with organizations or groups in Western Massachusetts to host on your site! Just email us.