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Podcast Spotlight: Impact and Insights of DSP Work with Yolanda

September 7, 2024

Yolanda Rodriguez, a dedicated Direct Support Professional (DSP) at CFS, brings over four and a half years of experience to the field. Specializing in supporting individuals with disabilities through Day Habilitation (DayHab) and Community Habilitation (ComHab) programs, Yolanda’s passion for advocacy and empowerment shines through in everything she does. In this insightful podcast episode, hosted

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From Childhood Friends to Lifelong Support and How Bonds are Strengthened with POM

August 28, 2024

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Denise and Yessenia’s beautiful and lifelong bond traces back to their childhood, amid playful competitions and hearty fun.  Many years ago, Denise’s and Yessenia’s families were neighbors. Denise’s mother also often babysat Yessenia. As a child, Denise often accompanied her mother to Yessenia’s house and a friendship was born. Yessenia and Denise spent the early

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Small Steps and a Giant Leap: Yolanda, Kevin, and the CFS Walking Club

March 18, 2024

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

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CFS Annual Coat Drive: Warmth, Unity, and Community Support

February 15, 2024

7th Annual Coat Drive

CFS is thrilled that our 2023 Annual Coat Drive was yet another resounding success! We are proud that this year’s coat drive was the seventh successful drive managed by the amazing advocates and staff in our three Advocacy Chapters (New Jersey, Self Starters, and Strong Island Voices).  CFS’ Coat Drive is carried out in partnership

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Sable’s Scented Scentsations: Giving Life and Light to Creative Entrepreneurial Ventures

January 24, 2024

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Sable’s Scented Scentsations is a testament to the saying that necessity is the mother of all innovation! Sable is a CFS participant with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who has embarked on a very inspiring entrepreneurial journey, born of necessity.  In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, when all in-person activities suddenly came to a

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