Helpful Links and Resources

There are countless resources available for at-risk children and those who care for and about them. For the convenience of our site visitors, Penikese has compiled the resource guide found below. Far from complete, it is intended to kick-start the search for assistance and answers. Penikese assumes no responsibility for the accuracy and currency of the information, but hopes the information proves helpful. If there are other children’s resources that you feel should be included, please email us at . Good luck!

On Line Listings
The Adolescent Directory On-Line: site.educ.indiana.edu/aboutus/
AdolescenceDirectoryonLineADOL/tabid/4785/Default.aspx
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: www.aacap.org
Massachusetts Association of Special Ed Parental Advisory Councils: www.masspac.org
MAAPS: Massachusetts Association of Accredited Private Schools: www.spedschools.com
Federation for Children with Special Needs: www.fcsn.org
Special Education Advocates – Special Education Law: www.wrightslaw.com

Massachusetts Agencies:
Department of Early Education and Care: 781.388.3300
Department of Mental Health, Children’s Services: 508.775.2854;  Emergency Services: 800.322.1356
Department of Children and Families, Cape and Islands: 800.352.0712, 508.760.0200;
Emergency Services: 800.792.5200
Department of Youth Services, Southeast Area: 508.824.1484; Emergency Services: 617.727.7575 x 370
Disability Law Center: 617.723.8455
Massachusetts Advocacy Center: 617.357.8431
Special Needs Advocacy Network: 617.928.0002 x 3

Local Resources:
Cape Cod Human Services: 800.894.2247
Falmouth Human Services: 508.548.0533
Falmouth Juvenile Probation: 508.495.1995
Falmouth Police: 911 (emergency only)
Gosnold Treatment Center: 800.444.1554, 508.540.6550
Mashpee Human Services: 508.539.2542