Geraldine Hochstein receives the service of Medicaid Coordination in Long Island, New York. In July 2016, she went through the Personal Outcome Measures process and identified some focus areas to work towards with her support team. During the interview, Geraldine was able to express some of her wants and desires for different areas of her
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How to Encourage Independence for Those with Intellectual Disabilities
For family members and caregivers, caring for someone with an intellectual disability is rewarding, but sometimes challenging. For some, daily tasks take up so much of the available time that there aren’t enough hours in the day to teach skills that lead to greater independence. Others struggle with letting go and worry their loved one
Read moreAmazonSmile Triples Donation Rate on Eligible March Purchases
CFSNY was very pleased when we received the following in an email from AmazonSmile notifying us of this promotion which they are running for part of March: Dear Charity Administrator, We are excited to tell you about a new AmazonSmile promotion that will launch soon. Amazon is tripling the donation amount to 1.5% when customers
Read more2017 Community Services Holiday Party
On 12/29/17, CFS held a holiday party for our Community Services individuals at Maestro’s in the Bronx. The event was enjoyed by individuals, staff and their family members. The DJ played a variety of music, we had a performance by a Magician and a photographer to take photos. The food was delicious and many of
Read moreFirst Annual Fundraising Dinner
THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT. WE ARE STILL ACCEPTING DONATIONS HOWEVER. THANK YOU! On Thursday May 10th, The Center for Family Support Foundation will be holding its first annual fundraising dinner at the Helen Mills Theater in NYC. The event’s honoree is Dunn Development Corp. and its President, Martin Dunn. A Silent Auction will
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