All March to celebrate Women’s History Month, we’ve been featuring a few of the amazing women at the forefront of CFS. We met Irene Lowry, who was the visionary pioneer of CFS in the 1950s until the 1970s; Donna, CFS participant and advocate of the year; Gabby, who has been supported by CFS throughout her
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Small Steps and a Giant Leap: Yolanda, Kevin, and the CFS Walking Club
Amidst the bustling streets and towering skyscrapers of New York City lie a sundry selection of serene parks and gardens, inhaling the frenzy of the city and breathing new life back into it. This is where Yolanda, our dedicated Direct Support Professional (DSP) at CFS, and Kevin, a vibrant participant, come together to lead a
Read moreCFS Women Join 100 Hispanic Women 20th Annual Mind, Body, and Spirit Conference
The Center for Family Support is grateful to 100 Hispanic Women for inviting their staff to join them on March 13th at the Glen Island Harbour Club for the 20th Annual Mind, Body, and Spirit Conference. 20 CFS staff attended the conference, which delved into various aspects of the mind, body, and spirit, and provided
Read moreQuestions for Women’s History Month Feature
We’re going to be featuring CFS staff, participants, and our founder, Irene Arnold, on our website and on social media during Women’s History Month. We would like to feature administrative staff who are women as part of the series in a “Women Behind CFS” article . We asked around to see who people thought we
Read moreIrene Lowy Arnold: A Pioneering Visionary of The Center for Family Support
Since its establishment in 1954, the Center for Family Support has remained at the forefront of pioneering individualized programming and innovations in the support of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). At the heart of this progressive movement in IDD support was the visionary leadership of Irene Lowy Arnold, who died in 1996 at
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