A few years ago, Veronica and her 21-year-old daughter, Jackie, were living in a small, crowded apartment in a neighborhood in the Bronx. That’s when the Center for Family Support (CFS) started advocating for Veronica and Jackie. Today their life is vastly improved. “CFS has changed my life,” explained Veronica. “They helped us find a
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Oscar and Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness month, aimed at promoting understanding, acceptance, love, and support. Oscar is just one of the many individuals with autism supported by CFS programs. Like many we work with, he lives in his own apartment, has a job, explores interests, and is a tireless advocate for those in his community. He’s also
Read moreOn World Autism Day, A Shout Out: Keith Myer Takes Charge!
It’s Saturday, 12:30 in the afternoon, and you’re in Chuck E Cheese’s. You’re surrounded by singing robots, a bunch of beeping video games, and more children than you can count. But you feel right at home. You are Keith Myer. Keith Myer is a young man with an infectious smile and an eye for detail. He
Read moreCovid Won’t Stop Elisanta from Graduating
Elisanta Medina Has Always Aspired to Further Her Education While the last couple of years has closed doors for many, Elisanta Medina, CFS Community Habilitation and ISS Service Recipient, has taken this time to build upon a dream. Prior to the pandemic, Elisanta was studying at her local library in the hopes of obtaining a
Read moreLucky – A Poem for Saint Patrick’s Day
“LUCKY” We are LUCKY to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. We are LUCKY to decorate with family and friends. We are LUCKY to eat Irish Soda Bread, Corn Beef and Cabbage. We are LUCKY to watch the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. We are LUCKY in green searching for four leaf clovers. We are LUCKY to see
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