Congratulations to the amazing advocates who do so much at The Center for Family Support! We are proud of each of them! And now… drumroll, please, we are delighted to announce the 2021 Advocate Awards! Advocate of the Year: Strong Island Voices- TheresaNew Jersey Self Advocacy-JohnnyNYC Self Starters-Kasheena Go Getter Awards: Started his own Virtual Support “Drama Club”- AnatolyiStarted
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CFS Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
At the Center for Family Support, we’re honored to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with our staff and participants! We are lucky to have so many cultures represented at CFS. It truly makes all our lives richer having people with backgrounds from all over Latin and Central American working with us and participating in our
Read moreMaking Strides Against Breast Cancer Walks: October 9th – October 23rd
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We encourage everyone to show their support by attending one of American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks! New York Walks Long Island- Jones Beach- Oct. 16th Queens- Flushing Meadows Corona Park- Oct. 16th Bay Plaza Shopping Center-Oct. 23rd Brooklyn- Coney Island Boardwalk, Maimonides Park-Oct. 9th Manhattan-
Read moreNatural Supports Committee: In Conversation with Danielle Powers-Diaz
“I am inspired by Dr. Dave Pitonyak who encourages us to ask: ’Who audits loneliness? Who champions relationships?’” A Conversation with Danielle Powers-Diaz, Chair, CFS’ Natural Supports Committee Since first forming in 2014, CFS’ Natural Supports Committee has developed and plays an integral role at the organization. But what is “Natural Support”? Chair of the
Read moreCFS’ Alexandra’s Growth Mindset Lands Her a Scholarship!
Alexandra’s 19-year career with CFS has been a story of growth, and the next step in her journey – a Masters in Public Administration from Monroe College – will be supported by a scholarship from 100 Hispanic Women. “I started at CFS in 2003 as a Direct Support Professional (which was then called Residential Habilitation
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