With what has seemed like endless winter, a ray of sunshine and a mild day brings thoughts of all those activities we live for: long walks, sitting on the deck, picnics. And perhaps a new friendship, or even romance. Six years ago, Boyd of Brooklyn and Alexis of Jamaica, Queens, had those same spring thoughts
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How You Can Participate in Autism Awareness Month This April?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that impacts an individual’s capacity to communicate with others. Since more than 3.5 million Americans are living with ASD, the chances are that you know someone with autism whether you are aware of it or not. Originating in 1965, The Autism Society began a widespread effort during
Read moreChoosing a Caregiver When Your Loved One Has an Intellectual Disability
When adults have an intellectual disability, their loved ones often search for someone to help with daily care. Loved ones may prefer to keep intellectually disabled adults at home, so they can be surrounded by family, or seek to provide them with enough assistance that they can live independently. Benefits of Home Care Families choose
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The Center for Family Support would like to congratulate Scott Briones and Nikole Cedeno! Scott has been a member of the Long Island CFS family for the past nine years. He receives both Community Habilitation and Medicaid Service Coordination services. This past month, Scott celebrated his love for his longtime girlfriend in a huge engagement
Read moreCFS Athlestes Win Medals in Special Olympics Bowling
Congratulations to the Center for Family Support Nathan Court Group Home athletes Peter Gatto, Hakiem Griffith, Paul Josewitch, and Darren Wobser. On February 3rd, 2018 they completed in the area 6 bowling Special Olympics Bowling at Ocean Lanes in Lakewood, New Jersey. Peter Gatto and Darren Wobser both brought home gold medals; Paul Josewitch won
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