Meet Ellie. Ellie is a senior at Mizzou studying Health Sciences with an emphasis in Leadership and Policy. On her return to school this past August, she came back to Columbia with a renewed focus and gained knowledge on the disability rights movement. Ellie was one of 27 students nationwide who earned a 2018 summer […]

The Roberts family found the perfect solution for their 17-year-old son Trevor who has cerebral palsy and was in need of additional physical activity. With assistance from Boone County Family Resources (BCFR), Trevor accessed DMH funding through the Medicaid Home and Community Based waiver for an adapted pool lift to engage in water activities with […]

When Pablo was growing up, he never cared much for sports. His older sister played both softball and basketball. Pablo reluctantly went to the games with his family, but he showed no interest in them. Now, at age 19, he can’t get enough basketball! A couple of years ago Pablo’s parents were gifted a pair […]

Colton just wrapped up his junior year at the University of Missouri. He’s studying Heath Sciences with an emphasis in Healthcare Administration.  Colton says his own experiences as a patient within the healthcare system lead him in his current academic direction. “I really enjoy helping people and I think I have a lot to offer […]

Sofia, a spunky ten-year-old, has received services through Boone County Family Resources since she was three months old. She experienced a stroke in utero and was born with paraplegia, but she’s never let any physical limitations slow her down. She focuses on what she can do. Like many other girls her age, Sofia is obsessed […]