Colin A. Young
State House News Service
Two prominent human services agencies in the region have entered into a strategic partnership that will aim to help each organization better serve children, adults and families with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism and behavioral health needs.
Framingham-based Advocates and Franklin-based Horace Mann Educational Associates together serve more than 35,000 children, adults and families in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and employ more than 2,200 workers, most of whom are direct care human service workers.
Under the partnership announced Tuesday, each organization will retain its structure and leadership, but the two will explore ways to collaborate and integrate services to make the most of their combined strengths, talent, and technology.