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Welcoming 2021 comes with a focus on opening doors and crossing bridges…

December 31, 2020

Promise & Possibility Dear CSI Family, Welcoming 2021 comes with a focus on opening doors and crossing bridges. The past year of unprecedented challenges has taught many lessons and brought many gifts of learning, collaborations, and friendships. We have faced tragedies and challenges never imagined. As we cross over to 2021, we are filled with […]

CSI Update

May 8, 2020

To All of the CSI Family, I want to ensure everyone is informed on the next steps at CSI, what will happen as the world round us starts to reopen.  It may get very confusing over the next few weeks.  You will be hearing things in the news, and through other channels of changes in […]

An Update from the CEO

April 13, 2020

It has been about a month since our world became influenced by COVID 19. I wanted to provide an update on how respect, integrity, compassion and perseverance are guiding CSI! CSI is weathering the storm!  All supports are on modified schedules bringing the transitions down to 7 or less each week for every support.  That […]

A Day to Reflect……..

April 12, 2020

Today is a day that brought about the need to reflect and give thanks.  Easter is normally a day many people spend with families, deep with traditions, surrounded by loved ones and often sharing our faith.   In our world of new schedules, mandates and quarentines  many people are unable to be with their families and […]

Social Security and the Economic Impact Payments

April 6, 2020

Statement from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments for Beneficiaries “I want to provide an update to people who receive benefits from the Social Security Administration. The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) announced on April 1 that Social Security beneficiaries who are not typically required to file tax returns will not […]

Add a little Structure!!!

April 3, 2020

All indicators show us being in the stay at home mode for at least four more weeks.  I believe it is important to provide the supports needed to get folks through the isolation in the best way. Each CSI  support should have a schedule for each day.  It can be for the house, with some […]

New Benefits Starting 4/1/2020

March 31, 2020

Up until now, if you are out of work for being a high risk for COVD19, been exposed to COVID19, you don’t have child care or you are self-quarantined or quarantined, CSI has continued to pay you without using your earned leave.  There are a number of new federal benefits available, that will help you […]

Concerning your FSA/HRA

March 31, 2020

To our Valued Clients: We have a very important update to announce to you! On Friday, March 27th  the President signed The CARES Act into law. This law has many important components, one of which permanently reinstates coverage of Over the Counter (OTC) drugs and medicines as items eligible for reimbursement under Code 213(d) expenses […]

A Message to Massachusetts Families from the DDS Commissioner

March 25, 2020

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health & Human Services Department of Developmental Services 500 Harrison Avenue Boston, MA 02118 To: DDS Individuals and Families From: Commissioner Jane Ryder Date: 3/25/2020 Subject: Coronavirus Update for Individuals and Families Dear DDS Community: I’d like to provide an update on the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) […]

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