CFS is proud to announce that Direct Support Professional Alfred Conteh from our Staten Island group homes has won the DSP award with NY Alliance and The Regional Centers for Workforce Transformation (RCWT), a leading New York State resource and support system for individuals with disabilities, their families, advocates, OPWDD-provider agencies, and Support Professionals. Alfred’s
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CFS Magic of Music Presents “We Are Diverse, We Are Limitless”
“We Are Diverse, We Are Limitless!” These emphatic words resonated loudly and proudly through GRAFFWERKS studio in Brooklyn as CFS’ Magic of Music group poured their hearts and souls into CFS’ first-ever song and music video! With the help of talented songwriter, Lindsey Wilson, the CFS Magic of Music group embarked on a journey of
Read moreCFS residents make a splash at the Joann Young Invitational Swim Meet
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
Read moreStrong 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
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