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
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CFS’ 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
Read moreBook Clubs Presents: March and April Holidays
In an effort to help everyone at the Center for Family Support understand all the holidays happening this spring, the CFS Book Club worked together to create a slide show: March and April Holidays. From International Women’s Day to International Tatting Day, the advocates researched and shared what they could find out about all the
Read more21 Reasons Why: A Poem to Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day
The CFS Poetry Club met on March 21st to celebrate World Poetry Day as well as honor World Down Syndrome Day. The poets collaborated on an original poem called “21 Reasons Why”. We hope you enjoy this piece as we feel it best describes the wonderful characteristics of those with Down Syndrome. “21 Reasons Why”
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