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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
Online Family Resources
The following list of resources for families is a mere sample of the many wonderful options available online for children and adults of all ages and abilities to learn, engage, stay active, and be healthy during this unusual time. We have chosen them based on their fit for the students, adults, and families in our Perkins community, but we… Continue Reading
Perkins CDC to Offer Free Emergency Child Care
Perkins Child Development Center to Offer Free Emergency Child Care Drop-in Child Care for Essential Employees and First Responders Starting Wednesday, April 1st (2020), the Perkins Child Development Center has been approved by the Department of Early Education and Care to open as an Emergency Child Care Program. This is a FREE drop-in program for those who meet the essential personnel qualifications… Continue Reading
As I See It: Power, strength of human spirit on display at Perkins School
Op-Ed by Perkins President & CEO, Michael Ames, published in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. The stock market has dropped by over 30% since its peak in mid-February, schools have shut down, Gov. Charlie Baker has issued a stay-at-home advisory and a mandatory shutdown of non-essential businesses, and confirmed cases of Covid-19 are increasing at… Continue Reading
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