Making Communications Connections
Transition Network, a program of Boone County Family Resources Life & Work Connections, educates young adults with developmental disabilities in an effort to increase their independence. The…
Brandy’s Positive Attitude Pays Off
For at least the last two years, Brandy’s long-term goal was to find full-time community employment with benefits. Last month, she was offered a job at the…
Estan: Ready for Employment
When you first meet Estan, it is hard to believe that he used to be a quiet, shy guy. With a smile and some polite conversation, he…
Jared’s Transit Transition
Jared, one of six high school students who spent their senior years in internships at Boone Hospital through the Seamless Transition through Enhanced Partnership (STEP) program, knew…
STEPping Toward a New Career
So far, settling into his new routine as an intern at Boone Hospital Center has been going smoothly for Brandon, a Rock Bridge High School senior. He’s…
Achieving His Goals
“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” – Henry David Thoreau. LeRaun is a man…
Learning to Live Well
Many a New Year’s resolution revolves around losing weight and living more healthfully, but sometimes it’s much harder to put those resolutions into action. Not for Ruthy….
Growing Some Life Skills
This summer marks the 4th year of Boone County Family Resources landscape crew operation, a vocational program designed to help participants prepare for community employment. Crew members…
Transition Network – Professional Development
On May 9, 2013, fourteen young adults (served by the agency) completed a Professional Development class on Columbia College’s campus. The conclusion of this class marks our…