Stories: Supported Living

Man holds up a yellow and blue tie-dyed t-shirt.
Supported Living

Dying for Some Fun in Supported Living

The Supported Living staff love coming up with creative and productive activities to stimulate and support residents. Direct Support Specialist (DSS) Shelton provided the idea of tie-dying…

A woman with glasses and grey hair holds a hand painted pot with dirt.
Supported Living

Supported Living Hosts a Summer BBQ

Early May brought warm weather which was welcome in Supported Living as residents enjoyed BBQ food, fun and games in the sun! Each individual served also received…

Daniel is dressed in a blazer and party hat while enjoying the dance floor with his friends.
Supported Living

Night to Shine Prom is a Big Hit in Supported Living

The Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience for people with special needs ages 14 and older. On Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, Night to Shine…

Woman wears wizard hat smiles for photo contest.
Supported Living

Supported Living Takes a Mystical Escape

Many supported living residents enjoyed going on a mystical escape to the wizarding world of Harry Potter, straight from their home! Thanks to a little bit of…

Dale stands outside his apartment dressed professionally for work.
Supported Living

Dale Finds Meaningful Employment

Dale recently moved in to Boone County Family Resources supported living, but listening to him banter with his roommate Ricky leads one to believe they are already…

Supported living staff and residents share a meal together.
Supported Living

Staff get Creative

Residents enjoy hunting Easter Eggs. Staff and residents enjoy a meal together. DSP Kiley shares the art of tie-dying t-shirts. Going through the COVID-19 pandemic means spending…

A woman guides a duet bike carrying an older woman with a disability.
Supported Living

Wyleta Rides the Trails with PedNet

Wyleta rides the Duet bike with Heather Marriott from PedNet steering the way on the MKT Trail in Columbia, Mo. In the Spring of 2018, PedNet, a…

Coworkers posing for photo
Supported Living

Ending One Chapter, Beginning Another

Denise poses with coworkers at her retirement party on her last day of work at Boyce & Bynum Pathology Laboratories after 30 years of service. Walking into…

Woman wearing crown holding flowers.
Supported Living

Making a Night to Remember

“An unforgettable prom night experience that changes the narrative on how people with special needs are viewed. It is a celebration of the value of life and…