Do you have a passion for creating real and lasting change in your community? Family Continuity is looking for board members with a range of skills to help us chart the path of our growing organization and fulfill our mission to support family success in every community. The Family Continuity board may be right for you if you:

• Believe positive change is always possible

• Are committed to diversity, inclusion , and creating health equity for all
• Are excited about building an organization
• Are ready to rally the financial investment needed to solve big social problems
• Bring relationship contacts with individuals, foundations, corporations, or organizations who share our commitment to this work

The Family Continuity Board of Directors is comprised of volunteers who live and/or work in the organization’s service area and collectively set the organization’s direction, ensure that it has adequate resources, and provides oversight to the agency leadership. The directors are strategic thinkers who are the guardians of the mission. They partner with the President & CEO to steer the agency for the public good.

What you will do… 

1. Attend and participate in 8-9 board and committee meetings
2. Understand the organization’s mission, values, services, and key policies and procedures
3. Participate in strategic long range planning for the organization

4. Participate in fundraising activities and contribute to the organization personally through individual discretionary giving

Who We Are

Family Continuity (FC) was founded in 1985 to provide individuals with community-based resources that reduced the need for institutional care. As a pioneer of this movement, FC’s behavioral health services approach every relationship from a place of respect and the deeply held belief that we all hold the keys to our own personal success. FC has offices and provides services in the following communities: Worcester, Whitinsville, Lawrence, Peabody, Plymouth, and Hyannis.

Our mission statement is to: “Support family success in every community by empowering people, enhancing their strengths, and creating solutions through partnerships to achieve hope, positive change and meaningful lives”.

Our 36 program portfolio provides a spectrum of emotional, developmental, and behavioral programs for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and seniors. Our services encompass community and home-based supports as well as outpatient clinics that provide evidence-based, best practice therapies for individuals and families. Our strength’s-based treatment philosophy begins with meeting an individual’s basic needs and creating a collaborative partnership between the client and clinician.

To apply for this role, please contact Barbara Wilson, President & CEO at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

For more information about Family Continuity, visit www.familycontinuity.org.