by centerfor | Jul 13, 2021 | Spotlight on Success
Laughing has a lot of benefits. Tamiko Hill, DSP who facilitates “Laughing Meditation”, was inspired by the science of simply laughing. Laughter is known to increase both mental and physical health. Laughter releases endorphins in your brain which puts you in a better...
by centerfor | Jul 12, 2021 | Clubs
Here at CFS, we are proud to recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday. Our CEO, Steven Vernikoff noted the importance of this day, and our book club has put together a presentation so we can all learn how to celebrate, why to celebrate, and how to help with such an...
by centerfor | Jul 9, 2021 | Volunteers
Jiaqi Wang, commonly known to us as Steven, began volunteering with the Center For Family Support in February 2021. He volunteers with the Book Club, which meets twice a month on Wednesdays from 4-5:30 PM via Zoom as part of our virtual support of the individuals we...
by centerfor | Jul 9, 2021 | CFS Success Stories
Bird houses, collages, mixed media and more… These are just some of the art produced this summer by participants in our weekly art therapy program! We are so delighted to see how participants in our Hackensack Day Program have been busy getting creative this...
by centerfor | Jul 1, 2021 | News
While the holiday is a time to celebrate, picnic or barbeque with family, relax, and enjoy fireworks, it can also be a stressful time. Veterans who have sacrificed so much the typical Independence Day celebrations include reminders that can trigger uneasiness...
by centerfor | Jun 18, 2021 | News
This June, President Biden signed a new law which established June 19 as the Juneteenth National Independence Day, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. This is a landmark new national holiday, and will be observed on Friday, June 18 by federal...
by centerfor | Jun 17, 2021 | News
On Friday, June 11th, after more than a year, we had our first face-to-face meeting with some of the individuals we work with! After all these months of being mostly indoors, it was great to meet up, and take a real-life, real-world stroll! This meeting kicked off our...
by centerfor | Jun 17, 2021 | News
How often do you go to see a game and come back as the “MVP?” That’s what happened last Saturday, June 12th. Some of the CFS staff were honored by the Mets for our work supporting the individuals who CFS serves. It was a great day, and we are all so...
by centerfor | Jun 17, 2021 | Employment Listings NY
The Center for Family Support (CFS) mission is to provide support and assistance to individuals with developmental and related disabilities. We are the first agency in New York to achieve the Council on Quality and Leadership Certification (CQL). By achieving this...
by centerfor | Jun 17, 2021 | Employment Listings NY
The Center for Family Support (CFS) mission is to provide support and assistance to individuals with developmental and related disabilities. We are the first agency in New York to achieve the Council on Quality and Leadership Certification (CQL). By achieving this...
by centerfor | Jun 11, 2021 | Voting
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by centerfor | May 28, 2021 | Advocacy, Awareness
On this Memorial Day, we remember all those who have died in service of our country. And we recognize the sacrifice of the hundreds and thousands who experience disabilities as a result of their service. Working with individuals and families who experience...
by centerfor | May 18, 2021 | Activities
When the world slowed down, we did not. The Center for Family Support is marking ONE YEAR of Virtual Supports! On April 1, 2020, the first virtual workshop was held by connecting individuals and staff through ZOOM. Since that day, the Virtual Supports team has worked...
by centerfor | May 5, 2021 | Spotlight on Success
We are so happy to be celebrating John Vitsas’ birthday – it’s a milestone! On May 3, 2021, John Vitsas, a resident at CFS Port Monmouth, NJ, turned 50, surrounded by friends, cake, and...
by centerfor | Apr 22, 2021 | Activities
EARTH DAY IS THURSDAY APRIL 22, 2021 SHOW US HOW YOU CELEBRATED EARTH DAY! SUMMIT PICTURES TO THE INNOVATIVE TEAM AT: INNOVATIVETEAM@CFSNY.ORG YOUR PICTURES WILL BE SHARED AND FEATURED ON THE NEXT EDITION OF THE NEW DAWN NEWSLETTER. TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE THE WORLD A...
by centerfor | Apr 21, 2021 | Advocacy, Autism
Meet Oscar! He enjoys his jobs – selling dog biscuits, and working at a restaurant. And he likes to hang out with Alessandra from Best Buddies. He receives a housing subsidy and support from the Community Habilitation staff at CFS. And yes, he is on the #autism...
by centerfor | Apr 20, 2021 | Autism, Awareness
This April, in our Poetry Club, we learned all about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): What it is? What does it mean? We learned that people often see us in a different light. The theme was, “If all you see is my disability, you will miss…” Each...
by centerfor | Apr 13, 2021 | News
We are so proud that our CEO, Steven Vernikoff, is on Crain’s 2021 list of Notables in Nonprofits and Philanthropy – a celebration of 57 New York heroes who facilitated or led nonprofit work in the face of the pandemic. In compiling it, Crain’s Custom sought to...
by centerfor | Apr 8, 2021 | Awareness
April is Autism Awareness Month, and CFS is proud to support individuals with autism in leading meaningful and fulfilled lives! This year, the theme for World Autism Day is “Inclusion in the Workplace” particularly for individuals on the autism spectrum....
by centerfor | Mar 31, 2021 | CFS Success Stories
In January 2020, Louis was offered a job at the store, Marshalls, in New York. He had previously interned at Marshalls and was happy to be in a familiar environment. But within a few weeks, cases of Covid19 were popping up across New York. In March, Louis completed...
