Teens in Transition Combines Classroom Learning with Job Exploration
For the second summer in a row, through partnership with the Missouri Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), the Life & Work Connections program provided pre-employment transition services…
A Bright Future for Alisa
As Bosnian refugees, Alisa and her family came to the United States to seek a new future. Alisa, age 45, began receiving services through Boone County Family…
Matt Uses IPS Program to Land a Job
Matt is enjoying his job at Texas Roadhouse where he’s been working since last fall. He is another successful person employed through the Individualized Placement and Support…
Register Now for Work It
Through continued partnership with the Missouri Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), this summer the Life & Work Connections program will offer free pre-employment transition services to public…
Advocacy in Action at the Missouri Capitol
In March, several individuals supported by the agency and some People First of Boone County members traveled to the capitol for Disability Rights Legislative Day. This year’s…
Individual Placement and Support Program
A few months into the new supported employment pilot program Boone County Family Resources is partnering on with Missouri Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), there have already…
Tommy Takes Charge
Tommy has a lot to be proud of these days. He has a job he enjoys and he passed the test for obtaining his driver’s permit. He…
HealthMatters Joins Forces with Fitness Achievers
In the fall of 2016, Boone County Family Resources began an agency-wide initiative to enhance the health and wellness of individuals served. A 12-week long curriculum from…
Brad Tries New Approach as “IPS” Rolls Out
In October, which coincidentally was National Disability Employment Awareness month, the agency formally partnered with Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) to pilot an evidence-based supported employment program commonly…