Amoako does most of his talking with a paintbrush, piano, or microphone – and he speaks volumes through his art and music. Over the years, Amoako, a CFS participant with I/DD, has nurtured his love of music and built a body of artwork that has earned him recognition from none other than the Metropolitan Museum
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Celebrating the Season: New York Holiday Party 2025
The New York holiday party was a joyful celebration that brought everyone together to mark the season in a fun and meaningful way. The event was filled with energy as participants spent time socializing, laughing, and enjoying the festive atmosphere. Many guests took to the dance floor, creating moments of shared excitement and togetherness throughout
Read moreCelebrating a Year of Volunteering: End of 2025
As the year comes to an end, the advocates and support staff join us to bring awareness to volunteering. We started this season by volunteering at City Harvest. City Harvest is an organization that rescues perfectly good, nutritious food that would otherwise go to waste and delivers it for free to New Yorkers experiencing hunger. Along with our dedicated advocates
Read moreMarch Employees of the Month at CFS
The CFS Workforce Committee is excited to announce the March Employees of the Month: Ernesto Franco in New York and Olusola Olawumi in New Jersey. Both individuals represent the best part of the organization, and are a joy to work with. Congratulations to you both! Ernesto Franco – March Employee of the Month in New
Read moreCFS Celebrates Women’s History Month
All month long, the Center for Family Support celebrated Women’s History Month by sharing inspirational stories about the women of CFS. And there is a lot for us to celebrate! Our first Executive Director – who was a pioneer in supporting individuals with intellectual and development disabilities – was a woman, and so is our
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