We’re a grassroots nonprofit committed to protecting the rights, dignity, and care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Massachusetts. As the state moves toward closing vital facilities like Wrentham and Hogan, we unite families, professionals, and allies to ensure no voice is left behind.
Through coalition-building, legislative advocacy, and hands-on support, we’re building a strong and compassionate network that champions respect, belonging, and continuity of care.
Why It Matters
These facilities are more than buildings—they are homes and communities where people have built relationships, routines, and lives. Preserving them isn’t enough. We’re calling for the reopening of admissions, restoring access for those who would thrive in these supportive environments, and ensuring continuity of care for future generations.
We’re also working to revitalize the campus itself, removing condemned buildings and creating intergenerational housing options for elderly parents, so they can spend their final years beside their adult children.
The Bigger Picture
As privatized, community-based providers increasingly reject individuals with higher support requirements, our vision is clear: a safe, skilled, and welcoming model that serves both the unserved and the underserved.
Whether you’re a caregiver, advocate, policymaker, or concerned neighbor—there’s a place for you here.
Together, we’re saving more than institutions and the intermediate care facility level of care. We’re rebuilding home, renewing hope, and restoring dignity for those too often left behind.
Explore Our Website
The website offers comprehensive information regarding the costs associated with supporting individuals with complex needs in community-based settings versus congregate care models. It outlines relevant legal frameworks concerning individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), analyzes differences among various levels of care, and provides an overview of our organization.
Join Our Mission
Become a member of the Saving Wrentham and Hogan Alliance today for free. Donate today and help us with our mission.
Follow Us
Join our Facebook Group at Saving Wrentham and Hogan ICF/IID Facilities in Massachusetts | Facebook
Blog
Explore a collection of thoughtful articles and resources highlighting our efforts to protect and promote quality care for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Institutional Care, A Sad History, and Unproven Conclusions
Willowbrook in the Early 1970s Journalist Geraldo Rivera uncovered the disgrace at…
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Drawbacks of Government-Funded Monopolies: A Case Study in Disability Services
In theory, public funding should empower choice, equity, and accountability. But when…
Advocating for Choice and Competition
Join us in defending the rights of individuals with disabilities for quality, person-centered care and choices.
We Are
Family Members of Individuals Seeking Admission to Wrentham or Hogan Facilities
Family Members of Individuals Currently Receiving Services at Wrentham or Hogan
Direct Support Workers (DSW)
Nurses and Other Healthcare Workers
Concerned Citizens and Supporters
Supporting Organizations
Our Supporting Organizations
