The Key Program Inc.

The Key Program Inc. The Key Program Inc., a nonprofit organization, was founded in 1974. (This is the official Facebook)

At Key we assist, inspire, motivate, and care for our 600+ youth and families daily. We are committed to meeting their individual needs by providing excellence in service delivery. These services include: family engagement, mentoring, safety, supervision, wellness, education, and much more. Without the dedication of our employees, donors, and volunteers, Key would not be able to offer these youth a new beginning.

Congratulations to the 2025 recipients of the Patricia DeDora-St. Germain (PSG) Memorial Scholarship!The Key Program pro...
06/17/2026

Congratulations to the 2025 recipients of the Patricia DeDora-St. Germain (PSG) Memorial Scholarship!

The Key Program proudly recognizes three outstanding graduating seniors from Charles E. Shea High School in Pawtucket, RI who embody Pat’s passion for helping others and commitment to community service.

This year’s scholarship recipients are:
🎓 Mikha’la Campbell – University of Massachusetts Amherst
🎓 Isaac Ibidapo – University of Rhode Island
🎓 Behnema Sirleaf – Brown University

Established in memory of former Key Program employee Patricia DeDora-St. Germain, the scholarship honors her legacy of advocacy, mentorship, and dedication to supporting young people pursuing careers in helping professions.

We congratulate these exceptional students and wish them continued success as they begin their journeys toward making a difference in the lives of others.

We’re sitting pretty after another successful year on the golf course🏌🏼‍♂️108 golfers teed off with us at Shining Rock G...
06/12/2026

We’re sitting pretty after another successful year on the golf course🏌🏼‍♂️

108 golfers teed off with us at Shining Rock Golf Club in Northbridge, MA to support the children, families, and emerging adults in our various programs. All proceeds raised will go directly to the Key Program through our participation in the Rodman Ride for Kids fundraiser.

Congratulations to our Top 3 golfers, and Craig Gordon, President & CEO of Communities for People, for winning the “Office Throne.”

🥇1st Place - Jeremy Kimber, Brandon Knox, Nate Knox, Zac Schweda
🥈2nd Place - Brian Kirby, Michael Teveira, Marc Finn, Neil Dank
🥉3rd Place - Jay Kirby, Erik Beaudoin, John Dank, Marshal Orsmith

Thank you to our talented golfers, our hardworking volunteers, and our first-ever golf planning committee!

A special shout out to Senior Program Supervisor, Tara Keefe, for supplying the snacks 🥨🍫🍪, as well as the accommodating team at Shining Rock who helped make our event unFOREgettable!

See you all next year!

It was an honor and privilege to witness our direct care workers from our Northeast Region represent Key at the Merrimac...
06/08/2026

It was an honor and privilege to witness our direct care workers from our Northeast Region represent Key at the Merrimack Valley Caring Force Rally in Haverhill on Friday.

Pictured from left: Outreach Caseworker, KyRon Parker, and Residential Caseworker, Desmond Heffner, spoke from the heart about their lived experiences, highlighting the essential services direct care workers provide to our communities every day. They also addressed key legislative priorities impacting human service professionals, including student loan repayment and livable wages.

While Key is proud of its ongoing partnership with the Providers’ Council and regularly participates in Caring Force rallies throughout the year, this event offered a special opportunity to hear directly from members of our own team. It was inspiring to listen to these young men share their passions, advocate for their profession, and shine as leaders in our field.

Thank you, KyRon and Desmond, for your advocacy, dedication, and courage in speaking up for the rights of human service workers. We are grateful for all that you do.

YOU are the future of this work! ✨

06/05/2026

MA State Representative Tram Nguyen kicks off the Merrimack Valley Caring Force Rally in Haverhill this morning.

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We’re backpedaling...a moment for our little riders 👦🏻👧🏼These three, fearless kiddos participated in the Tiny Obstacle C...
06/04/2026

We’re backpedaling...a moment for our little riders 👦🏻👧🏼

These three, fearless kiddos participated in the Tiny Obstacle Course - part of the 2nd Annual Rodman Ride for Kids Jr. on Saturday, May 16th in Foxborough, MA.

Pictured from left: say hello to Aurora, Jameson, and Grayson!

While the 36th Annual Rodman Ride for Kids has come and gone, the impact is still going! Fundraising remains open through September 1st.

Don’t miss your opportunity to support Key and raise valuable funds for the children, families, and emerging adults in our various programs.

Visit: rodmanrideforkids.donordrive.com/teams/6018/donate

The Key Program was honored to collaborate with the Neurofeedback Advocacy Project at the 37th Annual Boston Internation...
05/29/2026

The Key Program was honored to collaborate with the Neurofeedback Advocacy Project at the 37th Annual Boston International Trauma Conference.

Our workshop, “Science to Practice: Diverse Neuromodulation Approaches Across Community Practice Settings,” highlighted how The Key Program has implemented Infra-Low Frequency (ILF) Neurofeedback within both clinic and residential treatment settings using culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and accessible approaches.

Pictured left to right: Colette Melancon, Executive Director of the Neurofeedback Advocacy Project; Karen Flannery, Clinical Director, The Key Program; Brendon Hollingsworth, Neurofeedback Project Manager, The Key Program; and Alyssa Merrick, Neurofeedback Clinician, The Key Program.

We are grateful for the opportunity to share our work and contribute to advancing innovative, evidence-informed approaches that support healing and resilience for the individuals and communities we serve.

We are pleased to announce that the Board of Early Education and Care has approved new regulations for residential progr...
05/21/2026

We are pleased to announce that the Board of Early Education and Care has approved new regulations for residential program licensing. This is the first comprehensive update to the regulations in more than 30 years.

In a press release from the Department of Early Education and Care, Key Program President & CEO, Tammy Mello, proudly states,

“EEC’s leadership in engaging providers, agencies, and trade associations throughout this process demonstrates the value of strong public-private partnerships. Over the course of the past year, stakeholders worked collectively to provide thoughtful feedback on the comprehensive review of Residential and Placement Regulations, always with a shared commitment to strengthening licensing requirements that prioritize the safety, well-being, and positive outcomes of children and families..."

New regulations include
☑️ Strengthening child safety standards through updated rules on staff training
☑️ Improving transparency, accountability and workforce support
☑️ Requiring more child-centered treatment plans that consider each child’s trauma, history, identity, culture or religion, behavior needs and long-term goals

Read the full announcement here: https://www.mass.gov/news/massachusetts-approves-comprehensive-revisions-to-residential-program-regulations

Visit mass.gov/EEC for more information.

Game Faces all weekend long for the 36th Annual Rodman Ride for Kids 🚴🏽‍♂️🚴🏻‍♀️🚴🏿Whether you trekked 50 miles around the...
05/19/2026

Game Faces all weekend long for the 36th Annual Rodman Ride for Kids 🚴🏽‍♂️🚴🏻‍♀️🚴🏿

Whether you trekked 50 miles around the town of Foxborough or circled the parking lot on training wheels in the Mini Ride, we could not be more proud of our 2026 riders!

A special thank you to our dedicated team for representing Key:

Wayne Belcher, Assistant Program Supervisor
Francesca Lonardo, Senior Administrative Supervisor
KyRon Parker, Outreach Caseworker
Mike Goodwin, Director of Western Operations
Lindsey Hays, Assistant Program Supervisor
Jose Hiraldo, IT Support Technician
Christa Tuft, Assistant Director
Nash Cintron, Administrative Assistant

The annual Ride for Kids would not be possible without the hard work and unwavering commitment of the amazing Rodman for Kids foundation.

A sincere thank you to Rodman for Kids and every rider, participant, and attendee who made this year’s event such a success.

Massachusetts Senate President, Karen Spilka, urges you to visit your policy makers today.“We need to hear from you!”Sto...
05/13/2026

Massachusetts Senate President, Karen Spilka, urges you to visit your policy makers today.

“We need to hear from you!”

Stop by the offices of your legislators TODAY and raise your voices for human service workers!

The Annual Caring Force Rally is underway!We’re here at the State House in Boston once again to advocate for human servi...
05/13/2026

The Annual Caring Force Rally is underway!

We’re here at the State House in Boston once again to advocate for human service workers, pushing for livable wages and adequate funding.

Stay tuned for more!

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