The ladies who live in our Underhill Individual Residential Alternative (IRA) residence and apartments in the Bronx are some of the happiest, most outgoing individuals we support at CFS. That all starts with the amazing support they get from their outstanding staff, who we call their Fairy God Mothers – Annette, Leila, and Maria. These three amazing staff are truly role models who we are proud to have in our CFS. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month we wanted to recognize their dedication, support, and heritage, so we asked them to share a bit about themselves and what they love about supporting the Underhill Ladies.
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Tamiko: A Beacon of Compassion and Creativity at CFS
Meet Tamiko – an invaluable member of our CFS family who has dedicated over three decades of her life to supporting people. Born and brought up in Asbury Park, New Jersey, Tamiko went to Kean College then began her career in 1994 at the Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital, where she worked for four years. She went
Read moreCFS DSP Alfred Recognized by NY Alliance and RCWT
CFS is proud to announce that Direct Support Professional Alfred Conteh from our Staten Island group homes has won the DSP award with NY Alliance and The Regional Centers for Workforce Transformation (RCWT), a leading New York State resource and support system for individuals with disabilities, their families, advocates, OPWDD-provider agencies, and Support Professionals. Alfred’s
Read moreCFS’ Crystal Cortes wins Robert Witkowsky Residential Direct Support Staff Recognition Award
A great work ethic, uplifting spirit and kindness never go unnoticed at CFS. Crystal Cortes is one of our many exceptional Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and a Medical Coordinator at the Center for Family Support (CFS) Bryant Avenue IRA in Staten Island. Crystal’s remarkable contributions and positive impact at CFS, and her extraordinary commitment to
Read moreCFS’ Nadine Daley joins the Board of Directors at New York Alliance for Inclusion Innovation
The Center for Family Support (CFS) is thrilled to announce that our very own Nadine Daley has joined the Board of Directors at the New York Alliance for Inclusion Innovation. Nadine began working at CFS as a residence manager in Staten Island in 2007 and has since become CFS’ Director of Innovative Planning and Advocacy
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