“I am so afraid I will make the wrong choice,” a mom shared with the Seven Hills Family Support Specialist. This fear is something many parents and caregivers feel as their child approaches the end of school-based services. For years, families have relied on a structured system of support—teachers, paraprofessionals, therapists, and individualized planning through an IEP. But when school ends, those supports often disappear, leaving families wondering: what comes next?

At Seven Hills, we invest in your professional growth at every stage of your career. Whether you’re expanding your skills, exploring new paths, or stepping into leadership, you’ll find the support, resources, and purpose to grow professionally while doing work that truly matters.

Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Inc. (PLAN of MA & RI) and Seven Hills have recently established a new partnership. As a non-profit serving people with disabilities and assisting them with preserving assets, protecting access to public benefits, and living well, PLAN of MA & RI is uniquely qualified to assist people with disabilities through Special Needs Trusts.

Naomi has participated in the “Just Us Girls” program at Seven Hills since the age of 10. She graduated from the “Just Us Girls” program in May 2025. Naomi’s diagnosis of Autism and ADHD impacted her ability to develop social relationships with peers, particularly during her middle school years.

At Polar Park on Tuesday, January 27, our colleagues were honored for their outstanding service to our mission and core values at Seven Hills. Dr. Kathleen Jordan, President & CEO, and Marilyn Lopez-Haddad, VP of Human Services, delivered a heartfelt program, celebrating each recipient with their colleagues, family, and friends in attendance.