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Kaitlyn poses with two of the individuals she supports. They are in a photo booth with fiesta-themed photo props.
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Discovering Myself Through Direct Support

By Kaitlyn Kohley, Direct Support Specialist A year and half ago, I was unemployed with a Master of Public Administration degree and desperate to find any source of…

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Disability Issues Candidate Forum

Please join us on Thursday, October 18, 2018 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Woodhaven, 1403 Hathman Place, for a Columbia Disabilities Issues Candidate Forum. We will…

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Future New Location for Boone County Family Resources

As the agency continues serving more and more individuals and families, the staff continues to grow, and we’re bursting at the seams! As you may have heard…

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Walk & Roll-A-Thon Event to Raise Awareness

People First of Boone County‘s annual Walk & Roll-A-Thon is a free event open to people of all ages and abilities to help raise awareness for People First…

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Do You Know Someone Who Makes a Difference?

Seeking Nominations for Marie Kovar and Super Sib Award

Rachel smiles for a photo in between assisting deaf clients of BCFR.
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Employee Spotlight: Rachel Weigman

by Laurie Ritter and Natasha Sigoloff Meet Rachel Wiegman, Support Coordinator. Rachel has been with Boone County Family Resources for five and a half years and enjoys…

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BCFR Receives Three-Year Accreditation

In April, Boone County Family Resources received their accreditation survey from CARF International. CARF awarded the maximum three-year accreditation to BCFR for six services including: Community Employment…

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Get Out and About This Summer

Summer is coming! Are you ready to get out and about?

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Employee Spotlight: Shana Wilson

By Natasha Sigoloff Meet Shana Wilson, Direct Support Professional II with the Supported Living program. Shana began working for Boone County Family Resources right after graduating high…