When Maria won Employee of the Year at CFS, she was stunned. “I was just doing my job,” she said with a warm shrug, still in disbelief. A per diem Direct Support Professional (DSP) at CFS’ Bryant Residence for the past four years, Maria has always balanced other responsibilities and jobs—but never lets that get
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Boxing, Blockbusters, and Brave Change: Jesse’s Amazing Story
Jesse will tell you he’s a bit of a homebody. He loves thriller films and the charm of physical media—DVDs, retro arcade games, and movie theaters. He has filled the apartment where he now lives independently with movie posters, video games, miniature cars, and stacks of DVDs. He much prefers the analogue world to cloud-based
Read moreIn the Driver’s Seat: Jacob’s Inspiring Life
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
Read more2024 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,
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