At the Center of Family Support, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are central to everything we do, and we live it every day. Those we support are encouraged by our staff to express themselves freely and live the lives they want to live. Throughout the month of June, you can find our participants at many
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The Mets Took CFS Out to the Ballgame!
On May 15th, 100 CFS participants from a variety of programs saw the Mets take on the Mariners at Citi Field. Although the Mets lost by one run, it was a great day out for so many of our participants who got to enjoy the atmosphere and the company of their friends. We’re grateful to the
Read moreCFS Poetry and Photography Club Celebrates Spring
Early in the pandemic several individuals that CFS supports joined up to form the CFS Poetry Club. Every other week for two years, the Club has met on Zoom with CFS staff from the Innovative Planning Department to share their creative work, collaborate with one another, and connect with participants from a variety of programs
Read moreOscar 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 morePlanting Seeds of Hope
Be Part of the CFS Beautify Campaign This Spring! Let’s brighten our homes and bodies with beautiful flowers and nutritious foods. Pleas email photos of your home-grown flowers, vegetables and fruit! Email: innovativeteam@cfsny.org
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