Construction on Affordable Housing is Underway
Construction on two affordable housing apartment buildings is well underway and both buildings are scheduled for completion in September 2017. The agency will host Application Workshops for…
Advocacy in Action at the Missouri Capitol
In March, several individuals supported by the agency and some People First of Boone County members traveled to the capitol for Disability Rights Legislative Day. This year’s…
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…
NuVal® Helps Make Healthier Choices Easier
Many of the individuals participating in the Supported Living program have set personal goals for fitness and making healthier food choices, however, a few people had noticed…
Individual Placement and Support Program
A few months into the new supported employment pilot program Boone County Family Resources is partnering on with Missouri Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), there have already…
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…
Ryan Moves In
Ryan recently moved into an apartment in the Supported Living program. He’ll turn 24 in May and says that he really likes living on his own. He…
Daniel Cooks Up Some Fun
“Learn how to cook – try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless and above all, have fun.” – Julia Child Daniel has been working on…
Tommy Takes Charge
Tommy has a lot to be proud of these days. He has a job he enjoys and he passed the test for obtaining his driver’s permit. He…