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PLAN of MA & RI Announces New Partnership with Federation for Children with Special Needs

Date posted: September 17, 2025

Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Inc. (PLAN of MA & RI; www.planofma-ri.org/) is proud to announce a new partnership with Federation for Children with Special Needs focused on empowering families, engaging diverse communities, and eliminating barriers to improve life outcomes for all children and young adults  with disabilities.  In support of this partnership, PLAN of MA & RI recently committed $50,000 toward Federation for Children with Special Needs. 

PLAN of MA & RI is a nonprofit organization proudly serving people with disabilities and assisting them with preserving assets, protecting access to public benefits, and living well. 

Special Needs Trusts are important financial vehicles for people with disabilities as they can preserve assets and protect eligibility for public benefits.  This partnership will help educate individuals and families affiliated with Federation for Children with Special Needs about the critical need for financial security.

About Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of Massachusetts and Rhode Island (PLAN of MA & RI):

PLAN of MA & RI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with origins dating back to the 1960s, when a group of parents of children with various physical, mental and behavioral challenges assembled to plan for the future. Incorporated in 1971, PLAN of MA & RI is recognized today as an expert in Special Needs Trust administration.

PLAN of MA & RI proudly serves people with disabilities – whether due to illness, injury, or age – helping them preserve assets, protect access to public benefits, and live well. PLAN of MA & RI is a professional trustee providing quality trustee/fiduciary services to individuals and their families through sound and thoughtful trust administration and compassionate, caring social service support. Licensed social workers assess the beneficiary’s living situation, needs and current benefits and make recommendations and referrals to services that improve the person’s quality of life. 

PLAN of MA & RI has offices at Two Adams Place Suite 110 Quincy, MA  02169 and at One Richmond Square Suite 225W Providence, RI 02906.  For more information, please call (617) 244-5552/(401) 234-8444 or visit www.planofma-ri.org.

About Federation for Children with Special Needs: 

The Federation for Children with Special Needs serves over 26,000 families and professionals through workshops and trainings and more than 10,000 parents and caregivers seeking direct support and advocacy.

The Federation for Children with Special Needs is located at 529 Main St. Suite 1M3 Charlestown. For more information visit fcsn.org