Who We Are
The Center for Family Support (CFS) is a New York and New Jersey based human services agency that provides personalized support to individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the families that care for them. We help participants live their best lives by offering person-centered support services and programs that empower them to grow, learn and thrive in the community.
Supports and Services
We help participants live their best lives by offering personalized support services and programs that empower them to grow, learn and thrive in the community.
Advocacy
Advocacy is a necessary life skill every person with disabilities should learn. We encourage those we support to participate in our calendar of programs and get involved in self- and political-advocacy.
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Your generous support helps us fulfill our mission and strengthens our ability to deliver person-centered care, special services, and programs to those we server.
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We’re looking for people who are passionate about helping others. Join our team of dedicated professionals working hard to make a difference in people’s lives.
CFS Stories
Tamiko: A Beacon of Compassion and Creativity at CFS
Meet Tamiko – an invaluable member of our CFS family who has dedicated over three decades of her life to supporting people. Born and brought up in Asbury Park, New…
CFS DSP Alfred Recognized by NY Alliance and RCWT
CFS is proud to announce that Direct Support Professional Alfred Conteh from our Staten Island group homes has won the DSP award with NY Alliance and The Regional Centers for…
CFS Magic of Music Presents “We Are Diverse, We Are Limitless”
“We Are Diverse, We Are Limitless!” These emphatic words resonated loudly and proudly through GRAFFWERKS studio in Brooklyn as CFS’ Magic of Music group poured their hearts and souls into…
CFS residents make a splash at the Joann Young Invitational Swim Meet
Our CFS residents never fail to make a positive splash wherever they go! And that’s exactly what our Cary residents, Kristopher and Jack, did at the JoAnn Young Swim Meet…
Strong Island Voices, Best Buddies, Bikes, and More!
Friendship is just another word for love. And everyone needs more love! One organization that promotes inclusivity and friendship is Best Buddies, a nonprofit dedicated to establishing global volunteer movements…
Celebrating Linda’s 46th Birthday
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…
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…
CFS’ Nadine Daley joins the Board of Directors at New York Alliance for Inclusion Innovation
The Center for Family Support (CFS) is thrilled to announce that our very own Nadine Daley has joined the Board of Directors at the New York Alliance for Inclusion Innovation….
21 Reasons Why: A Poem to Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day
The CFS Poetry Club met on March 21st to celebrate World Poetry Day as well as honor World Down Syndrome Day. The poets collaborated on an original poem called “21…
Meet Elisanta: CFS Advocate of the Year
Elisanta is a fiercely independent individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), who has accomplished so much in her life and remains determined to keep on achieving! Nothing feels out…
CFS Advocates Lobby in Albany
Advocacy as a practice has evolved and moved beyond virtuous acts of kindness to become a structured effort to provide a voice and support to those in need. While organizations…
CFS Participants Dance at Keoni Movement Arts
Individuals participating in CFS programs recently had the opportunity to work with the Keoni Movement Arts’ Creative Learning Grant to learn new ways to express themselves artistically through dance over…
Upcoming Advocacy Opportunities
With both the New York and New Jersey budgets to be finalized in the coming weeks, we’re counting on our CFS community to step up and show their support for…
CFS Celebrates Black History Month in 2023
The Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “We are not makers of history. We are made by history.” Black History Month provides a unique opportunity for all of us…
Oscar Advocates For Supported Decision Making
Sometimes, all it takes is a single individual to inspire an entire community. This is the kind of person that brings people together to achieve a positive, enduring outcome. In…
Self Directed Services (SDS) Resources
Visit our SDS resources page to access all the resources you need to manage your staff and finances.
Contact Us for Support
If you have questions and/or are looking for support, please contact us using the inquiry form. To apply to a specific program or residence, please use the referral form.
