Early in the pandemic several individuals that CFS supports joined up to form the CFS Poetry Club. Every other week for two years, the Club has met on Zoom with CFS staff from the Innovative Planning Department to share their creative work, collaborate with one another, and connect with participants from a variety of programs
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Thank You Golfers & Sponsors!
The Teeing Off for The Center for Family Support Foundation Golf Event raised over $68,000 – thank you to all the golfers, sponsors, and donors! These funds will support programs and services that otherwise would not have been possible, and strengthen CFS’ ability to deliver individualized support to those we serve, like Keith, Elisanta, and
Read moreCelebrating Mothers
A few years ago, Veronica and her 21-year-old daughter, Jackie, were living in a small, crowded apartment in a neighborhood in the Bronx. That’s when the Center for Family Support (CFS) started advocating for Veronica and Jackie. Today their life is vastly improved. “CFS has changed my life,” explained Veronica. “They helped us find a
Read moreOscar and Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness month, aimed at promoting understanding, acceptance, love, and support. Oscar is just one of the many individuals with autism supported by CFS programs. Like many we work with, he lives in his own apartment, has a job, explores interests, and is a tireless advocate for those in his community. He’s also
Read moreOn World Autism Day, A Shout Out: Keith Myer Takes Charge!
It’s Saturday, 12:30 in the afternoon, and you’re in Chuck E Cheese’s. You’re surrounded by singing robots, a bunch of beeping video games, and more children than you can count. But you feel right at home. You are Keith Myer. Keith Myer is a young man with an infectious smile and an eye for detail. He
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