When Emmanuella first came to CFS, she was a shy nineteen-year old who had been living at Kings County Hospital for almost a year since she didn’t have a home to return to. As our program staff got to know her, they saw that Emmanuella was smart, articulate, and...

Here's a glimpse into the relationships between the individuals with disabilities that The Center for Family Support serves, and our staff, how they - together - have been persevering and continue to do so.

New Jersey’s Artists at Work The folks in Hackensack Day Program have been busy getting creative this summer. From painting bird houses to collages and mixed media, art abounds! The following artists have been attending weekly art therapy sessions as well as coming in...

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...

In the summer months as flowers bloom, Sunset wanted to revamp their garden. They picked out the flowers and stones from Home Depot and began planting the garden with staff. Everyone did a marvelous job and made Sunset flourish.

CFS Wishes Christina RennA and Elizabeth Finnerty Very Happy Birthdays!!!! Two of our Plainfield service recipients recently celebrated milestone birthdays. Christina Renna celebrated her 70th birthday on April 17th and Elizabeth Finnerty celebrated her 65th birthday...

“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” -Walt Disney Joshua Yates was hired as a seasonal sales associate for Disney in Times Square in October 2019. He knew that there was a possibility that if he did well, he could be kept on as a...