Avery was among six high school seniors who participated in the STEP program at Boone Hospital.  He was the first of the  six to score the very positive outcome of full time employment with benefits.  He has the satisfaction of…

When you first meet Laura you will notice her spunky personality. She is very humorous and will keep you laughing throughout your entire conversation with her.  Laura is 48 years old and has been receiving services from Boone County Family…

Describing Jacob in one word is easy, DETERMINED.  As a 19 year old, Jacob has demonstrated determination in achieving his goals in school, work and personal independence.
When Jacob and his team discussed his desire to gain employment, his Support Coordinator…

Jane began receiving Supported Living Services from Boone County Family Resources in August 2010. Jane is one of the few individuals in Supported Living who chooses not to spend her day at a day program or working. Instead, she chooses…

In January we profiled Kathy along with two other L&WC service recipients, who job-shadowed at the Olive Garden Restaurant on National Disability Mentoring Day.  “Our restaurants support the Day by either hosting lunch for up to 10 individuals with disabilities…

There was no doubt in their minds when Michelle and Daniel Boatman received the call that a child in China with developmental disabilities needed a home. 

             The girl, who was two months shy of 2, had lived in an orphanage…

When Matt Hoff was asked to choose a resident to participate in a new pharmacy pilot program, one person immediately came to mind: Laurie. As the Supervisor of the Boone County Family Resources Supported Living site where Laurie lives, Matt…

Allison is a 23-year-old moviebuff who maintains her own apartment, works the lunch shift at a busy restaurant and takes classes at Moberly Area Community College. In her free time, she watches movies and writes stories and is a regular…