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Life and Work Connections in Boone county

Community Skills

Our Life and Work Connections team will teach you the skills to live, work, and find a job in the community.

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Disability support coordination

Support Coordination

We use a person-centered approach with the goal of helping individuals to thrive in the community, connect with others and achieve their personal goals.

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A Career at BCFR

Join an agency that supports people with developmental disabilities in creating opportunities for a better life.

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Not everybody has a person that you can call and say ‘I’m having trouble with my kid, can you help me?’ And ten minutes later Tory comes up with ten ideas. That’s amazing!

– Jamie, parent
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Two brothers stand on the track at West Elementary. Leo is on the left and is much taller than his younger brother Finn. Leo is a light skin male wearing a black shirt. Finn is a light skin male with a small frame, shaggy brown hair and glasses.

Community News & Events

Supporting the Spectrum

Supporting the Spectrum Podcast

Hosted by The Thompson Center, topics discussed are geared towards families and professionals providing direct support to individuals with autism, we encourage all to listen.

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A group of 19 people with diverse abilities stands together in a hallway of the Mo. Capitol posing for a photo.

We the People – DRLD 2023

BCFR Staff, Work Crew, and members of People First attend the 22nd annual Disability Rights Legislative Day at the State Capitol.
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Four BCFR staff stand side by side in the Main Office foyer. From left: a light-medium skin tone woman with curly dark hair, a light skin man with short dark hair, a light skin woman with a glasses and short dark hair, and a light skin woman with long dark hair.

Students Gain Experience at BCFR

The BCFR practicum student initiative continues to be a positive, rewarding experience for students and our Agency thanks to dedicated staff.

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