Debra Powers is an Innovative Planning Specialist in CFS’ Innovation and Advocacy Department. Here is her journey of how her approach to her work changed – in her own words. About working at CFS and Personal Outcome Measures I started working at CFS in 2011 as a Medicaid coordinator, with a caseload of about 35
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How to Stay Safe: CFS Begins a New Self-Defense Series
Each week, participants from the Bronx and Manhattan gather to learn about safety and self-defense with Hei-Ti of Hei-Ti’s South Shaolin Clan. Six individuals that CFS works with – together with their Direct Service Professionals – participate in each session, discussing awareness and practicing martial arts techniques. In the coming weeks, self-defense classes will expand
Read moreGame On! Commit to a Year of Being Fearless, Dedicated & Empowered! – April Challenge
Ready to Take On the Year? Join Us in 2022 & Commit to a year of being Fearless, Committed, Dedicated & Empowered! Monthly Prize Winners! Grand Prizes Given for Those Who Participate in All 2022 Monthly Challenges! APRIL CHALLENGE IS DAILY WATER INTAKE Please send in a picture or write to us on how you
Read morePresenting Our 2021 ADVOCATE AWARDS!
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- Theresa New Jersey Self Advocacy-Johnny NYC Self Starters-Kasheena Go Getter Awards: Started his own Virtual Support
Read moreHow to Have Happy Holidays – Tips for Individuals with Disabilities and their families
Here come the holidays! It should be a time for joy, delicious foods, and “Ho ho hos.” But sometimes the holidays can lead to “Uh ohs.” This year, with the rising spread of the Omicron strain of the Covid virus, there is even more stress as families navigate vaccinations, booster shots, social distancing, travel, and of
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