On the Way to Living on Her Own
Jessica relaxes on her couch, watching a movie on a portable DVD player. She just finished eating a snack and is hanging out with her dog, Winston,…
Fonteize is Focused on the Job
When asked what Fonteize does on the janitorial crew at Boone Country Family Resources, he gives a very detailed response. It starts with cleaning the mirror and…
Norma Celebrates Her New Job
For many the new calendar year brings thoughts of setting personal goals and resolutions. For Norma, this new year is about celebrating a personal goal she has…
Navigators Club Takes on Columbia
A fulfilling life involves growth and the realization of goals despite or because of challenges. The Navigators Club is a Life & Work Connections class that aims…
Howard Helps Build a Future for Others
Howard is man of few words, but when he and his support team were reviewing his individual plan and goals, Howard said he wanted to “work with…
The Landscape Crew Celebrates 5 Years of Operation
The Landscape Crew, a program of Life & Work Connections, is a vocational training program for people with developmental disabilities. It is designed to teach participants the…
David—Connecting to His Community
A big part of living an independent life is being able to get where you want to go when you want to go there. This is a…
STEP Program Celebrates Graduates
In May, the Seamless Transition through Enhanced Partnership (STEP) program held its second graduation send-off for the five young adults who participated in the program this year….
Life & Work Connections Cleans Up
On a warm spring Saturday in mid-April, a group of dedicated Boone County Family Resources volunteers came together to help with the community-wide Clean Up Columbia day…