Employee Spotlight: Christine Tesoro-Bieberly
By Laurie Ritter Meet Christine Tesoro-Bieberly, the Administrative Assistant for Accounts Payable at Boone County Family Resources. She has worked for BCFR for 21 years. Q: What is one favorite…
The ADA Celebrates 25 Years
July 26 marked the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Several local agencies and organizations that provide services for people with disabilities…
Road Trip to New York
Summer time is great time for a good old-fashioned road trip and that’s just what Diane had the opportunity to do this summer. Her cousin, Scotty, was…
Michelle Presents for 1 Million Cups
After high school graduation and working several different jobs in the community, Michelle, 32, started dreaming of having her own business. She wanted to do something creative…
Super Summer for Ian
Ian is an affectionate, fun-loving 11-year-old who began receiving services through Boone County Family Resources when he and his family relocated to Columbia in 2012. Ian’s mom…
Plans Under Development for New Affordable Housing
Boone County Family Resources (BCFR) is planning two affordable, energy-efficient apartment buildings for persons with disabilities in our community. The buildings, located on two sites in central…
Understanding the Missouri ABLE Program
The Friends of Boone County Family Resources presents another Speaker Series presentation on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Boone County Family Resources main office,…
FROM READERS: Sherry Wohlgemuth writes about the Special Olympics torchbearer
Opus Foundation Enhances Work Training
In December 2014, The Opus Foundation granted $5,000 to Life and Work Connections, Inc. as part of its Opportunity and Impact grant program. The Foundation awards about…