by centerfor | Oct 5, 2022 | News
At the Center for Family Support, we’re honored to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with our staff and participants! We are lucky to have so many cultures represented at CFS. It truly makes all our lives richer having people with backgrounds from all over...
by centerfor | Jan 6, 2022 | News, Staff Recognition
The Self-Advocacy Association of New York State, Inc. (SANYS) honored Melissa Hanna for her many accomplishments as a Direct Support Professional. Melissa was selected as the “2021 New York State Direct Support Professional Of the Year”. Melissa works within the...
by centerfor | Dec 14, 2021 | News
The Center for Family Support celebrates its 5th year writing letters to others during the holiday season. This year, although things are a little different, advocates came together on ZOOM to craft a letter for Lincoln Hospital Cancer Research Center. In October...
by centerfor | Oct 18, 2021 | News
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and in addition to Making Strides, the walks CFS is participating in, our Coffee Clutch workshop group is standing with breast cancer survivors. They selected the words and created the picture you can see above. And, at the...
by centerfor | Oct 18, 2021 | News
October is National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month. The theme for 2021 is “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion.” Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, The Center for Family Support has strongly emphasized the importance of employment. “Keep It Moving”, an...
by centerfor | Sep 22, 2021 | News
We are proud to present CFS STRIKING POWER. Striking Power is the first ever CFS bowling league! In Spring 2021, the CFS board of directors approved grant funding that enabled the Staten Island residences to pioneer a bowling league. This was a wonderful way to safely...
