MO ABLE Accounts Available Now
Missourians with disabilities can now save money tax-free without jeopardizing eligibility for benefits like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). In June, Matthew Panik from the State…
American Healthcare Act and You
As you may have heard, the United States Senate is expected to vote soon on the American Healthcare Act, revised from a version passed by the House….
Employee Spotlight: Rachel Murphy
By Laurie Ritter and Natasha Grayson In October 2016, BCFR partnered with Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) to launch the Individual Placement & Support (IPS) program. IPS is an…
Inexpensive Ways to Get Fit
Exercising doesn’t need to cost a fortune. Did you know you don’t have to pay for a big gym membership to get in a good workout? There are…
Construction on Affordable Housing is Underway
Construction on two affordable housing apartment buildings is well underway and both buildings are scheduled for completion in September 2017. The agency will host Application Workshops for…
It’s Happening, and We Can Stop It
By Mark Satterwhite Statistics show that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are victimized (assaulted, abused, exploited) at rates much higher than others in the general…
BCFR Gets Ready to Take the Plunge
By Ellen Stockton and Laura Cravens For many years, BCFR has entered a team in the annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Missouri. Every winter, some brave…
Another Successful Holiday Party in the Books
On December 1, Boone County Family Resources celebrated with persons served and their families and friends at the annual agency holiday party. This year BCFR broke tradition…
Employee Spotlight: Michael Gibson
By Linda Reed Brown Michael Gibson worked with BCFR for 33 years and 9 months before his retirement on October 31, 2016, so he is this edition’s…