Stories: Support Coordination

Two similar looking sisters wear blue special olympics shirts and medals around their necks.
Support Coordination

Sisters Thrive with Support From BCFR

Sarah is 21 years old with a love for dance, Taylor Swift and dogs – specifically Pomeranians. She embraces life with enthusiasm and loves going to work…

Support Coordination

Aging with Developmental Disabilities Conference

Boone County Family Resources (BCFR) staff traveled to St. Louis for the Annual Aging with Developmental Disabilities Conference in May to learn more about the changing needs…

Savannah wears an orange t-shirt and headphones. She sits on a mini trampoline surrounded by a squishy ball, blankets, snacks, and an ipad.
Support Coordination

Savannah Thrives Through Transition

Savannah has severe autism and receives supports from BCFR including help with communication devices, attending her IEP meetings and paying for Camp Barnabas. Most recently, BCFR helped…

Dena swings a pickleball paddle inside the Columbia Fieldhouse at SOMO practice.
Support Coordination

Dena Dives into the Community through Special Olympics

A local athlete is making waves, both literally and figuratively. Dena, a multi-talented Special Olympics participant, has found more than just medals in her athletic pursuits; she’s…

Lindsey, Colton and their dog Zara pose for a family photo in their living room in front of a fireplace and brown couch. Lindsey and Colton use wheelchairs.
Support Coordination

Accessing Supports to Make a Home More Accessible

Colton and Lindsey first met while attending Camp Barnabas and soon after fell in love and got married. Post graduation from the University of Missouri, they decided…

Jaxon sits in a game room to play Candyland at Impact Support Service’s after school program in Columbia, Mo.
Support Coordination

Jaxon’s Journey

In her search for a program that would meet her son Jaxon’s unique needs, Jamie worked with BCFR Support Coordinator Nicole Davidson to find an after-school program….

Lydia sits in a red seat at Busch Stadium holding a baseball proudly in the air. She wears a red shirt and blue baseball hat.
Support Coordination

An Eventful October for Lydia

Senator Chuck Graham Memorial Disability and Advocacy Ambassador Award The Disabilities Commission of the City of Columbia recognized the first Senator Chuck Graham Memorial Disability and Advocacy…

Three friends pose for a photo on Mizzou campus. A college age female and male stand on either side of Declan who is in a wheelchair wearing an orange polo and jeans.
Support Coordination

Declan Attends YLF

The Missouri Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) is a unique career leadership-training program for high school students with disabilities, ages 16 to 21. Youth delegates are selected from…

Support Coordination

Making Her Way – Paige’s Story