Meet Laurie Paris, Case Manager
By Laurie Ritter and Natasha Sigoloff In May 2017 Laurie Paris, from Randolph County Developmental Disability Services (RCDDS), was hired as the case manager for the individuals…
Keeping Up with Good Nutrition
Good nutrition is vital to good health. Here are some low cost/no cost resources for all ages and income levels available right here in Boone County. Boone…
Affordable Housing Project Making Great Progress
Individuals and families interested in living in an apartment in either Boone Point South or Boone Point Central took a big step at the end of June…
MO ABLE Accounts Available Now
Missourians with disabilities can now save money tax-free without jeopardizing eligibility for benefits like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). In June, Matthew Panik from the State…
American Healthcare Act and You
As you may have heard, the United States Senate is expected to vote soon on the American Healthcare Act, revised from a version passed by the House….
Louise Strives for Independence
The Supported Living program helps participants live the lives they want to live while providing the individual supports they may need to thrive in the community, connect…
A Bright Future for Alisa
As Bosnian refugees, Alisa and her family came to the United States to seek a new future. Alisa, age 45, began receiving services through Boone County Family…
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…
A Day of Pampering for the Ladies
In March, Supported Living staff planned a fun afternoon of pampering for the ladies. Chad Mitchell, Direct Support Specialist, had the idea to put something together after…