About Us
Thom Child and Family Services has been supporting the needs of young children and their families since 1921. Last year over 10,000 infants, toddlers, and families received early intervention services from a Thom program. We are passionate about our work and committed to our mission.
Thom offers an array of services to families, children and other professionals. Research findings continue to demonstrate that comprehensive, high-quality early intervention services are able to minimize the effects of medical and environmental risks, diagnosed disabilities and developmental delays. Our early intervention teams deliver these services within the context of families and communities.
We believe that attracting and retaining talented staff who are committed to working collaboratively with the families they serve is vital to sustaining Thom’s mission. Our diverse staff, drawn from numerous professional disciplines (including occupational and physical therapy, nursing, social work, speech-language pathology, early childhood development, and mental health counseling), work as a team to help families achieve the goals they have set for their child.
With hundreds of employees and 14 programs, Thom Child and Family Services is able to quickly respond to referrals to our Early Intervention, Pregnancy and Newborn Support, and Regional Consultation Programs. We provide services to infants, toddlers, and their families in 161 cities and towns in Massachusetts.

"I went from feeling powerless by the circumstances under which my child was born, to feeling powerful by the knowledge of how to specifically help my son.”
Latest News From Thom
Thom Worcester Area Hosts Rennie Center Fellows
On October 13, Thom Worcester Area Early Intervention welcomed a cohort of mid-career professionals from the Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy Fellowship. The Rennie […]
Thom Marlboro Area Early Intervention Team Walks for Fresh Start Furniture Bank
On October 18, members of Thom Marlboro Area Early Intervention took part in the very first Furnishing Hope 5K Walk, and we came home with something […]Thom Administrative Office Employee Spotlight: Mary Mooney, Financial Specialist
Mary is a Financial Specialist in our administrative office who joined Thom in February 2023 and has made a tremendous impact on our Finance Department. Mary […]Introducing FAN at Thom: A Shared Commitment to Family Voice
At Thom Child & Family Services, relationships are central to Early Intervention. A child’s development is shaped by the relationships and everyday experiences around them. Supporting […]


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Our Services
Early Intervention
Early Intervention (EI) in Massachusetts is a statewide, family-centered, developmental service. Thom Child & Family Services offers the earliest possible intervention and support for children birth to three years old and their families. Children can be eligible based upon developmental delays, identified disabilities, or certain birth or environmental circumstances that can put development at risk. Early Intervention services are provided in a child’s natural environment. Regular visits with Early Intervention providers can occur at home, at childcare, and in other community settings.
Parents as Teachers
Thom Child & Family Services’ Parents as Teachers (PAT) program provides free, voluntary home visiting services for eligible families with young children in the Greater Lowell area. Parent educators partner with families to support child development, strengthen parent-child relationships, and connect families with helpful resources and supports.
Regional Consultation
Regional Consultation Programs (RCPs) provide consultation, family support, and community-wide workshops and training in Massachusetts. Eligible children must be enrolled in a certified Early Intervention Program and meet one or more of the following criteria: the child has extensive medical and/or healthcare needs, complex care needs, or multiple disabilities.
Our Locations
10 locations and 14 programs serving more than 14,000 families
from 161 cities and towns each year!
★ Marlboro


