Amidst the bustling streets and towering skyscrapers of New York City lie a sundry selection of serene parks and gardens, inhaling the frenzy of the city and breathing new life back into it. This is where Yolanda, our dedicated Direct Support Professional (DSP) at CFS, and Kevin, a vibrant participant, come together to lead a
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CFS Women Join 100 Hispanic Women 20th Annual Mind, Body, and Spirit Conference
The Center for Family Support is grateful to 100 Hispanic Women for inviting their staff to join them on March 13th at the Glen Island Harbour Club for the 20th Annual Mind, Body, and Spirit Conference. 20 CFS staff attended the conference, which delved into various aspects of the mind, body, and spirit, and provided
Read moreIrene Lowy Arnold: A Pioneering Visionary of The Center for Family Support
Since its establishment in 1954, the Center for Family Support has remained at the forefront of pioneering individualized programming and innovations in the support of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). At the heart of this progressive movement in IDD support was the visionary leadership of Irene Lowy Arnold, who died in 1996 at
Read moreCFS Announces New Chief Executive Officer: Alicia McGrath
We’re excited to announce that the Center for Family Support will soon have a new Chief Executive Officer, Alicia McGrath. Alicia will begin on December 4th, succeeding Steven Vernikoff who is retiring after 31 years as CEO. “Our search committee spent four months paring down from an original candidate list of almost three hundred applicants
Read moreThe Underhill Ladies and their Fairy Godmothers
The ladies who live in our Underhill Individual Residential Alternative (IRA) residence and apartments in the Bronx are some of the happiest, most outgoing individuals we support at CFS. That all starts with the amazing support they get from their outstanding staff, who we call their Fairy God Mothers – Annette, Leila, and Maria. These three amazing staff are truly role models who we are proud to have in our CFS. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month we wanted to recognize their dedication, support, and heritage, so we asked them to share a bit about themselves and what they love about supporting the Underhill Ladies.
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