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
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Crain’s 2021 List of Notable Nonprofit Leaders Features CEO, Steven Vernikoff!
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...
Julio: A True Success Story of Strength, Patience, and the Determination to Continue to Work
Any of us having the pleasure of knowing Julio could best describe him as caring, committed, and having a work ethic like no other. When I first met Julio four years ago, I was amazed by him moving furniture, cleaning, and never stopping. I inquired about his job,...
CFS Successfully Hosted First Vaccine Clinic
On Wednesday, March 17th, 2021, The Center for Family Support (CFS) successfully hosted its first Vaccine clinic in partnership with PharMerica, the parent company of our pharmacy Chemrx. We originally had 50 slots for staff and Individuals to be vaccinated at the...
Louis’s Road to Employment
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...
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.
