Our CFS residents never fail to make a positive splash wherever they go! And that’s exactly what our Cary residents, Kristopher and Jack, did at the JoAnn Young Swim Meet on July 15 at the Hillside Swim Club on Staten Island. Both these extraordinary individuals not only competed against some of the best special needs
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Strong Island Voices, Best Buddies, Bikes, and More!
Friendship is just another word for love. And everyone needs more love! One organization that promotes inclusivity and friendship is Best Buddies, a nonprofit dedicated to establishing global volunteer movements that foster one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This May, our passionate staff and
Read moreCelebrating Linda’s 46th Birthday
Birthdays are a joyous occasion. They are, after all, a celebration of life. As importantly, they’re a celebration of an individual and their uniqueness. Recently, we celebrated the birthday of Linda, a remarkable woman and member of our CFS family at our Bryant Avenue IRA Residence in Staten Island! The staff and residents at Bryant
Read moreCFS’ Crystal Cortes wins Robert Witkowsky Residential Direct Support Staff Recognition Award
A great work ethic, uplifting spirit and kindness never go unnoticed at CFS. Crystal Cortes is one of our many exceptional Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and a Medical Coordinator at the Center for Family Support (CFS) Bryant Avenue IRA in Staten Island. Crystal’s remarkable contributions and positive impact at CFS, and her extraordinary commitment to
Read moreCFS’ Nadine Daley joins the Board of Directors at New York Alliance for Inclusion Innovation
The Center for Family Support (CFS) is thrilled to announce that our very own Nadine Daley has joined the Board of Directors at the New York Alliance for Inclusion Innovation. Nadine began working at CFS as a residence manager in Staten Island in 2007 and has since become CFS’ Director of Innovative Planning and Advocacy
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