by centerfor | Jan 16, 2019 | Staff Recognition
For more than 20 years, The Center for Family Support (CFS) opened Group Homes in the state of New Jersey. Their mission is committed to providing support and assistance to individuals with developmental and related disabilities, and to the family members who care for...
by centerfor | Jan 15, 2019 | Honoring Our Caregivers, Staff Recognition
Donna Vandyke has been with The Center for Family Support since 2001. She began working as a DSP at the Lincoln Park group home and was promoted to Group Home Manager for the Nutley group in 2007. Throughout the years Donna has continuously demonstrated her dedication...
by centerfor | Jan 15, 2019 | CFS Success Stories
Barbara Vanzile, who resides in our Elmwood Park group home, celebrated her 60th Birthday on December 23, 2018. Barbara moved into this home in May of 2004 and has loved the family she has been a part of and the many other relationships she has formed since that time....
by centerfor | Dec 10, 2018 | News
2018 marks 25 years that Steven Vernikoff has served as Executive Director of The Center for Family Support (CFS). We had the opportunity to speak with Steven recently to discuss his tenure as Executive Director and the great growth of the organization during that...
by centerfor | Nov 28, 2018 | Employment Listings NY
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS (All 5 boroughs, Westchester & Long Island) Are you interested in helping individuals with Intellectual Disabilities create the life of their choice through support and advocacy? We currently have positions available in our Community...
by centerfor | Nov 26, 2018 | Advocacy, Awareness
Not a label. Not a word. Not a derogatory term you heard. I’m a who. Same as you. Do you have a name? …Me too. I’m a mind. A heart. A personality. I’m an equal part of the overall we. I’m a him or a her. A he or a she. Who am I? I’m simply me. A person. Not a...
by centerfor | Nov 26, 2018 | Staff Recognition
Since beginning her career with CFS in early 2018, Monette (affectionately known as “Moe” to everyone she works with) has become an asset to the Bryant Residence. Moe takes initiative during every day and emergency situations to ensure the safety of our residents. She...
by centerfor | Nov 26, 2018 | Staff Recognition
Jen’nelle also known as “Jay” started with The Center for Family Support (CFS) in June 2017 and has won the hearts of residents at Bryant Avenue. He has shown an excellent work ethic and is dedicated to the people he serves. Jay is all about working together as a team...
by centerfor | Nov 23, 2018 | Staff Recognition
Rosemary has been providing Community Habilitation services to Wasiq for the past decade. She has been a constant source of support in his life and this has fostered a strong bond with both Wasiq as well as with his mother. Rosemary will accommodate unforeseen...
by centerfor | Nov 23, 2018 | Staff Recognition
Music is very important to our resident Tianna, and she especially enjoys going to concerts to see her favorite bands perform. Tianna has developed a particularly nice relationship with her Direct Support Professional, Laila. So, when Tianna expressed her desire to...
