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The Massachusetts Coalition of

Families and Advocates

for the Retarded, Inc.

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COFAR's June 2008 Newsletter is now available online.

           Go to our Newsletters Page.


Track the FY09 State Budget Debate On the COFAR Blog

Read and Comment on our Blog

Read and Download State House Stroll positions on our Publications page


COFAR joins coalition for State Senate Bill 802, enabling more disabled people to testify as victims or witnesses of crimes.

           Click here for more info!


Fox 25 News story on abuse in DMR group homes


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Our Mission:     

    COFAR is a statewide, nonprofit organization that advocates for choice in, and access to comprehensive and high-quality care for persons with mental retardation. 

     Through the efforts of our family members and volunteers, we advocate for adequate funding and staffing for residential and other programs provided by the Department of Mental Retardation.  We also provide advocacy information and advice to families and guardians of those with mental retardation, wherever they may live. 


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