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
Read moreCaregivers
CFS’ Crystal Cortes wins Robert Witkowsky Residential Direct Support Staff Recognition Award
A great work ethic, uplifting spirit and kindness never go unnoticed at CFS. Crystal Cortes is one of our many exceptional Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and a Medical Coordinator at the Center for Family Support (CFS) Bryant Avenue IRA in Staten Island. Crystal’s remarkable contributions and positive impact at CFS, and her extraordinary commitment to
Read moreChoosing a Caregiver When Your Loved One Has an Intellectual Disability
When adults have an intellectual disability, their loved ones often search for someone to help with daily care. Loved ones may prefer to keep intellectually disabled adults at home, so they can be surrounded by family, or seek to provide them with enough assistance that they can live independently. Benefits of Home Care Families choose
Read more