NY Services
In New York, we operate twenty-two group homes including supervised apartment living. In addition, we provide in-home services to families and case management support.
NJ Services
In New Jersey, we operate eighteen group homes including supervised apartment living. We also have three day habilitation programs, one specifically for autistic individuals.
About Us
CFS is a not-for-profit human service agency that provides individualized support services and programs for individuals living with developmental disabilities and the families that support them.
Careers
Our agency is among the premiere employers in the New York and New Jersey areas. CFSNY offers an opportunity to work in a stimulating, rewarding and diverse environment.
Our Mission Statement
The Center for Family Support is committed to providing support and assistance to individuals with developmental and related disabilities, and to the family members who care for them.
To achieve our mission, we strive to:
- Support individuals to live the lives they want
- Respect diversity, individual choice and overall family needs
- Provide families with the support they need at all stages of life
- Involve individuals in their communities
- Deliver excellent, individualized support to all
News You Can Use
On World Autism Day, A Shout Out: Keith Myer Takes Charge!
It’s Saturday, 12:30 in the afternoon, and you’re in Chuck E Cheese’s. You’re surrounded by singing robots, a bunch of beeping video games, and more children than you can count. But you feel right at home. You are Keith Myer. Keith Myer is a young man with an...
Lucky – A Poem for Saint Patrick’s Day
“LUCKY” We are LUCKY to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day. We are LUCKY to decorate with family and friends. We are LUCKY to eat Irish Soda Bread, Corn Beef and Cabbage. We are LUCKY to watch the Saint Patrick's Day Parade. We are LUCKY in green searching for four leaf...
Rasheem’s Perseverance: No storm stops him!
Remember the storm that hit New York and New Jersey as a result of Hurricane Ida a couple weeks ago? One of the individuals we work with, Rasheem, won’t forget it soon, and neither will we. We are so impressed with his perseverance! Rasheem, entered our SEMP...
Oscar and Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness month, aimed at promoting understanding, acceptance, love, and support. Oscar is just one of the many individuals with autism supported by CFS programs. Like many we work with, he lives in his own apartment, has a job, explores interests, and...
A Day in the Life of a Service Recipient
For individuals with developmental disabilities and the families that care for them, trying to find services to help them overcome their unique challenges can be difficult. Big changes start with simple things, like employment. Here’s the story of one of our service recipients, the story of one women who enjoys the simple satisfaction going to work every day, making a contribution, and living more independently. Meet Maryanne.
