We understand that reaching the right person can make all the difference. Below, you’ll find the contact details for each of our programs and services, including our dedicated team members’ names, phone numbers, and email addresses. Feel free to reach out directly—we’re here to support you and answer any questions you may have.
Adult Foster Care, also known as AFC, is a program for Elderly adults or adults with developmental or physical disabilities who cannot live alone safely.
Rose Blomgren, LCSW, Director
Phone: (413) 782.2500
Email: roseblomgren@mcsnet.org
ABI services include Adult Companion and Individual Supports. Adult Companion services provide opportunities for companionship, socialization, shopping, eating out, going to special events, etc.
Brenda Norton, Program Director
Phone: (413) 782.2500
Email: brendanorton@mcsnet.org
Eligible individuals and families customize a weekly support program within a set budget. The program is designed to promote flexibility and empower participants to choose activities based on their personal goals and interests.
Lisa Podworski, Program Coordinator
Phone: (413) 782.2500
Email: lisapodworski@mcsnet.org
Our ABA services include personalized in-home programs for clients ages 3 and up, hands-on parent training to empower families, and social skills groups that help children develop complex social interactions with peers.
Lauren Jackson, BCBA, LABA, Program Director
Phone: (413) 534.3299
Email: laurenjackson@mcsnet.org
We consider families to be the experts in caring for their family member with a disability, and we endeavor to work alongside individuals with disabilities and their families to create and ensure a quality of life filled with happiness and opportunity.
Springfield / Westfield Area
Mary Beattie, Program Director
Phone: (413) 782.2500
Email: marybeattie@mcsnet.org
Holyoke / Chicopee Area
Lilliany Rodzen, Program Director
Phone: (413) 534-3299
Email: lillianyrodzen@mcsnet.org
Regional
Isabel Castro, Program Director
Phone: (413) 301-7390
Email: isabelcastro@mcsnet.org
The Human Rights Committee at MCS plays a vital role in affirming, promoting, and protecting the human and civil rights of the individuals we serve.
Lutece Richardson, Human Rights Coordinator
Phone: (413) 782.2500
Email: lutecerichardson@mcsnet.org
Our staff works with individuals on essential life skills such as money management, grocery and personal shopping, household organization, and accessing important resources like housing assistance and health benefits.
Brenda Norton, Program Director
Phone: (413) 782.2500
Email: brendanorton@mcsnet.org
Our agency began by creating community-based homes for individuals with disabilities. We continue to develop home environments that reflect each person’s preferences and need for support.
Karl Krueger, Director of Residential Services
Phone: (413) 782.2500
Email: karlkrueger@mcsnet.org
Shared Living is a residential support in which an individual resides with another non-disabled person or host family.
Wendy Dagle, Director
Phone: (413) 782.2500
Email: wendydagle@mcsnet.org