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Celebrating 125 Years
Dear Friends,
This is a special year for Perkins. As we celebrate 125 years of service and build towards a bright future, we continue to be humbled by the importance of our history.
Perkins was founded to educate and raise children with developmental disabilities at a time when society refused to fully include them. As a result, our Lancaster campus has had the great honor of being home to countless people from a very young age through the end of their lives. It has served so many – as a happy home, a school, a vocational training program, and a place of laughter and lifelong friendships.
The lives and legacies of the people who have called Perkins home through generations are testaments to the significance of history and also to the importance of the future. The number and breadth of our programs has expanded greatly over the years, and yet our dedication and determination has not wavered. We must continue to evolve to meet the needs of the most vulnerable members of society today as we also look towards the future tomorrow.
In our 125th year, we have so much to celebrate:
- Our programs and services are stronger than ever. Nothing has showcased that more than this year when our talented and devoted staff provided care, education, and hope to the children and adults we serve each day of the Covid-19 pandemic. Both staff and residents continue to show extraordinary resolve and resiliency through it all.
- We’re moving towards a full merger with our affiliate, Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps, that will almost double the number of people we serve and broaden our work to include children involved in the justice system, another very vulnerable group.
- We’re building the future on our campus in Lancaster. Construction is underway now for a new middle school, new and upgraded residences, expanded high school, upgraded Behavioral health office, and countless other pieces of an exciting campus development project that will strengthen our programs and pave the way for the future.
Over the years, much has changed and much has also stayed the same. It’s a great privilege to be able to celebrate 125 years of service with our community. Here’s to 125 more and building the future together!
Sincerely,
Michael W. Ames, PhD
President & CEO
Michael W. Ames, PhD
President & CEO
Leominster Credit Union Donates 20 Computers to Perkins
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release October 6, 2020 LEOMINSTER CREDIT UNION DONATES 20 COMPUTERS TO PERKINS Donation by Local Credit Union Helps School in the Midst of Ongoing Pandemic Lancaster, MA – Local credit union, Leominster Credit Union, has donated 20 computers to The Dr. Franklin Perkins School (Perkins) in Lancaster, MA in the midst of the… Continue Reading
Perkins Child Development Center Offering F-T and P-T Enrollment
The Perkins Child Development Center is currently offering full-time or part-time enrollment. Feel free to contact Patricia Sinclair, CDC Program Director, to schedule a virtual tour or with any questions. Contact Patricia Sinclair Program Director psinclair@perkinschool.org.
Perkins and RFK Children’s Action Corps Announce Affiliation
Perkins and RFK Children’s Action Corps Announce Affiliation, Prepare for Full Merger LANCASTER, Mass., September 8, 2020— Two of Massachusetts’ leading independent, non-profit human services agencies, The Doctor Franklin Perkins School (Perkins), and Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps (RFK Children’s Action Corps), have announced their affiliation. RFK Children’s Action Corps will become an affiliate… Continue Reading
DFPS Fall Plan
Dear Perkins Families, It is a pleasure to inform you that beginning September 2, 2020, the Doctor Franklin Perkins School will move to full-time, in-person learning for all students. Day students who have been attending two days a week will transition to five days a week on-site educational programming. Residential students will continue with their current five days… Continue Reading
Team Perkins is participating in the Flutie 5K Epic Adventure!
Perkins is excited to be participating in Dougie’s Epic Adventure: A Magical Flutie 5K to raise money to help the people and families who are affected by autism live life to the fullest! Perkins works with many students and adults just like Dougie who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Perkins’ individualized care,… Continue Reading
Re: Our Commitment to Promoting Inclusivity and Fighting Racism
To the Perkins Community, Last week, with the support of both staff and residents, we were proud to put up Black Lives Matter signs across our campus. The signs speak to our commitment to racial equity and to being part of the solution and conversation to address racism and discrimination that results in disproportionately negative outcomes for Black… Continue Reading
Our Commitment to Promoting Inclusivity and Fighting Racism
To the Perkins Community, In coordination with the Perkins leadership team, I feel compelled to share some brief thoughts with you. Over the last 3 months, we have been battling the Coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic. However, as the recent killing of George Floyd brought to light once again, another pandemic, one defined by racism, inequality, and police… Continue Reading
Executive Functioning for Beginners
A piece by Nicole Bediako, Doctor Franklin Perkins School Occupational Therapist. Hello! My name is Nicole Bediako and I’m an occupational therapist here at DFPS. I am also a mother of two small children, one toddler and one very active third grader. These times have shaken us to our very foundation. As an OT providing virtual sessions,… Continue Reading
Perkins COVID-19 Emergency Fund
We’re so grateful to be able to count on our strong and resilient Perkins community and we hope that you and yours are healthy and well as we all navigate these unsettling times. Our 24-hour residential programs for children, adults, and elders remain open, operating with caution and care to protect our residents and staff. They are… Continue Reading
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