Children's Services

When a child is registered with MCB, support is available for families through MCB’s Children’s Services program. Our Children’s Services workers (CSWs) have a wide range of information and resources to support the growth and development of children who are legally blind.

The Process

• Once a child is registered with MCB, a CSW will contact the family to schedule a home visit or virtual meeting to offer a complete explanation of available benefits and services geared toward assisting the child reach his or her full potential.
• If the family decides they would like to receive MCB services, the CSW will develop an Individualized Service Plan (ISP) that reflects the goals and needs identified during an intake process. Services are tailored to each child’s needs.
• CSWs work with children and families to prepare them and assist with the transition when they age out of the Children’s Services program.
• If a family is not interested in services at the time, they can request services later. All services are voluntary.

An Individualized Service Plan (ISP) for a child may include:

• Information and referral about MCB services
• Interagency collaboration with state partners and community organizations
• Case management 
• Transitional support
• Advocacy (including for vision services at Individualized Education Plan meetings)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI) vision screening and referral
• Assistance with applications and procedures for MassHealth programs
  • CommonHealth
  • Kaileigh Mulligan Program
•  Medical Review Team (MRT) referrals
• Disability placard through Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV)
• Support counseling
• Social recreational activities (varies by region)

Subject to income eligibility and availability of funds:

• Flexible family support funding
• Camperships and recreational programs