Life has had twists and turns for Jacob. But these days, he’s in the driver’s seat—steering toward a future he’s building with patience, independence, and purpose. A lifelong fan of cars and racing games, Jacob knows the thrill of speed and the importance of control. The road he’s traveled hasn’t been easy, but he’s learned
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2024 Advocate Of The Year: Jackie
From CFS Participant to Advocacy Powerhouse: How Jackie is Shaping the Future Jacquera—affectionately known as Jackie—joined CFS ten years ago. Back then and before being assigned a full-time manager, Jackie began finding out how to attend workshops and advocacy meetings, taking matters into her own hands, getting to know staff and learning how to navigate
Read moreCelebrating Kim’s Retirement: 20 Years Transforming Lives at CFS
After two incredible decades as a dedicated Direct Support Professional (DSP) at CFS, Kim is retiring. Over these 20 years, Kim has been a guiding light at CFS, especially to Anatoliy, with whom she has worked for over 18 of her 20 years at CFS. Kim has helped Anatoliy enjoy being more social, expressing himself,
Read moreAround the world, ahead of the curve, and on top of it all—Jeff’s incredible story
Jeff is not shy. He is all about new adventures, his passion for advocating for disability rights, and embracing his identity and, particularly, his Jewish faith. Articulate and well-spoken, Jeff has a way of connecting with others that leaves a lasting impression. A CFS participant with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), Jeff is a seasoned
Read moreConquering Comfort Zones with Courage: Rosa’s Inspiring 28-Year Journey with CFS
Rosa is a soft spoken but confident and inspiring Direct Support Professional (DSP) at CFS. Although, Rosa considers herself a shy person, it’s never stopped her from pursuing excellence as a DSP at CFS or from embracing new challenges and experiences in life. Rosa seems to have fostered a similar spirit in Christine, the CFS
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