The Center for Family Support held its 2nd Annual Door & Holiday Decor contest. Thank you to all who participated. We hope you enjoy this short video featuring the wonderful submissions. The Innovative Department is proud to announce the winner for 2021… NJ BLOOMFIELD RESIDENCE!!! Congratulations and wonderful job on your beautiful door display!
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Presenting Our 2021 ADVOCATE AWARDS!
Congratulations to the amazing advocates who do so much at The Center for Family Support! We are proud of each of them! And now… drumroll, please, we are delighted to announce the 2021 Advocate Awards! Advocate of the Year: Strong Island Voices- Theresa New Jersey Self Advocacy-Johnny NYC Self Starters-Kasheena Go Getter Awards: Started his own Virtual Support
Read moreMelissa Hanna Named DSP of the Year
The Self-Advocacy Association of New York State, Inc. (SANYS) honored Melissa Hanna for her many accomplishments as a Direct Support Professional. Melissa was selected as the “2021 New York State Direct Support Professional Of the Year”. Melissa works within the Community Habilitation Department supporting several individuals in the community as well as virtually. Melissa is
Read moreHow to Have Happy Holidays – Tips for Individuals with Disabilities and their families
Here come the holidays! It should be a time for joy, delicious foods, and “Ho ho hos.” But sometimes the holidays can lead to “Uh ohs.” This year, with the rising spread of the Omicron strain of the Covid virus, there is even more stress as families navigate vaccinations, booster shots, social distancing, travel, and of
Read moreEmmanuella: From Kicking and Screaming to Acing It!
When Emmanuella first came to CFS, she was a shy nineteen-year old who had been living at Kings County Hospital for almost a year since she didn’t have a home to return to. As our program staff got to know her, they saw that Emmanuella was smart, articulate, and ambitious. Her wish? Her own place one
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