The Charles River Center is a private, nonprofit human service agency headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, providing employment and job training, residential homes, day habilitation, and recreational programs for children and adults with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities.

Founded by a group of parents of children with special needs in 1956, the mission of Charles River has always been to improve the quality of life by helping each individual with a developmental disability achieve his or her highest possible level of independence so that he or she can fully participate, benefit, and become a contributing member of the community.
  
The Charles River Center serves over 950 families from many communities including Needham, Wellesley, Weston, Newton, Dedham, Cambridge, Brighton, Brookline, Framingham, Natick, Westwood, Dover, Waltham, Roslindale, Hyde Park, Roxbury, Watertown, Quincy, Norwood, West Roxbury and many more.

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Charles River Center

Charles River Center's headquarters in Needham, MA, United States

Anne Marie Bajwa

Kevin Salera

Eva Monahan

Kevin Kacavich

Hilary Ryan

The Support and Training Team at the Charles River Center provides essential services and educational programs tailored to individuals with developmental disabilities. They assist in developing life skills, coordinate job training opportunities, and offer family support through in-home training. This team is also responsible for managing specialized initiatives such as the Wings For Autism program, ensuring tailored support for each individual's unique needs and fostering greater independence and community participation.

Support and Training

The Leadership Team at Charles River Center is responsible for steering the overall direction of the organization, ensuring that its mission of improving the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities is consistently met. Comprising the President & CEO, Chief Operating Officer, CFO, Vice President Of Development, and Vice President Of Human Resources, this team oversees strategic planning, organizational development, financial management, human resources, and fundraising initiatives, ensuring the agency effectively serves over 950 families across numerous communities.

Leadership Team

The Human Resources team at the Charles River Center is responsible for recruiting, training, and supporting staff to ensure they are equipped to provide high-quality care and services to individuals with developmental disabilities. This team manages employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance with employment laws, fostering a positive and effective work environment to support the Center's mission.

Charles River Center

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Charles River Center

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Teams

Support and Training

Leadership Team

Human Resources

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