The Advocacy Group has begun a Pen Pal Gratitude activity, Staff of the Center For Family Support were overwhelmingly nominated to receive our 2nd letter of good vibes and gratitude. Each Advocate in their own words composed this letter. Johnny – Thank you to everyone involved with CFS from Administrators to Zoom Facilitators. A special
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Read moreTim Elliott – Thank You for Your Service
The Center for Family Support (CFS) would like to recognize Tim Elliott for his service to our country. Tim is the founding member of the Self-Starters Advocacy Group at CFS. He continues to be a driving force in the foundation of all our Self-Advocacy programs. He has been teaching SANYU courses for the past 7
Read moreCFS Self-Starters President Attended 2019 SANYS Statewide Conference
The CFS Self-Starters President, Boyd Brown, attended the 2019 SANYS (Self-Advocacy Association of New York State) Statewide Conference in Albany. Boyd was able to meet the Commissioner of OPWDD, Dr. Theodore Kastner. Boyd is open to change but advocated to the commissioner that throughout the process it is important that his rights are respected and
Read moreThank You for Your Creativity and Advocacy!
The Innovative Planning Department would like to Thank all our Direct Support Staff for your creativity and advocacy. For being able to balance rights while keeping people safe, for managing several levels of needs and supporting people to have full lives. Respectfully, Nadine Daley Director of Innovative Planning and Advocacy Services
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