Stories: Support Coordination

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Support Coordination

Mustafa is Motivated to Move

For three-year-old Mustafa, the freedom of moving on his own is a new concept that he seems to enjoy. Boone County Family Resources funded the adaptation of…

Sydney smiles as her date picks her up and twirls her around.
Support Coordination

A Dream Come True

Sydney is enjoying every bit of her senior year at Rock Bridge High School. She likes her classes, participates in several extracurricular activities, including cheerleading, and says…

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Support Coordination

Smart Watches Support Building Good Habits

For people of all abilities, young and old, having a daily routine is important. Routines help people remember to take care of daily personal needs and to…

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Support Coordination

Low-tech Safety Items Bring Peace of Mind

Through Boone County Family Resources, a wide array of services and supports are available to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Support Coordinators assist in assessing each…

Staff sits with parent around a tablet talking with an interpreter.
Support Coordination

Technology Bridges Language Gap for Families

When coordinating services for individuals and families, good communication is the key. But what if an individual or family speaks a language other than English? Boone County…

Xander sits on the couch.
Support Coordination

Nutrition Services Help Xander Make Gains

Nutrition Services are offered through Boone County Family Resources to assess a person’s nutritional history and dietary intake, to evaluate feeding skills and feeding issues, to develop…

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Support Coordination

Camps Offer Enjoyable Summer Experiences

A popular experience during the summer is attending camps. Boone County Family Resources support coordinators can connect individuals to sleep-away and day-camps designed and to meet the specific…

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Support Coordination

Community Programs Offer Therapies at No Cost

Support Coordinators at Boone County Family Resources work with persons served to create an individual plan of support that best meets their unique needs. The Support Coordinators…

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Support Coordination

Social Skills Through Group Interaction

A new service offering at Boone County Family Resources, Social Skills Group experiences are designed to assist individuals with developmental disabilities to develop social communication and interaction…