Cardinal Cushing Centers

A place where exceptional individuals of all ages and abilities find possibility, opportunity and hope.

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Student Services

Offering quality special education services to students age 6-22, our Hanover campus offers residential and day programs and our Braintree campus is an approved Private Day School.

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Adult Services

We offer many day and residential programs, including Employment, Community-Based Day Support, Day Habilitation, Shared Living, Adult Family Care, and Residential.

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Cushing MarketPlace

Our state-of-the-art MarketPlace Shops provide training opportunities for our individuals, plus a place for the greater community to eat, shop and support our mission.

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Making a Difference

Cardinal Cushing Centers is a caring, intergenerational community where people live full and meaningful lives at home, at work, at school and at play.

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Dates to Remember

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Cardinal Cushing Centers Classic

October 15 @ 9:30 am – 5:00 pm, Black Rock Country Club, Hingham, MA

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Fun Run & Harvest Festival

While the event is October 26, now is the time to register for this 1-mile walk or run for all ages and abilities, so you have plenty of time to help fundraise for the extraordinary population we support.

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Latest Headlines

Cover of Hanover Living magazine featuring Tom McElman

Meet Tom McElman

I have driven by the Cardinal Cushing Centers a million times and always knew wonderful things happen there, but I was blown away by the extent of excellence I learned of when I met with Tom McElman, Director of Recreation and Community Programs.
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Michelle Markowitz and Cushing adults petting chicks at Steward Farm in Duxbury MA

Baby Chicks Cared For

Life Opportunities Unlimited (LOU) South adult participants started visiting Stewart Farm in Duxbury over 10 years ago, as part of a collaborative effort with the Stewart Family Foundation of Duxbury…
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