BCFR News & Stories

Life and Work Connections

Fonteize is Focused on the Job

When asked what Fonteize does on the janitorial crew at Boone Country Family Resources, he gives a very detailed response. It starts with cleaning the mirror and…

Supported Living

Diane Lands a New Job

Diane has lived in her own apartment at Team 12 for more than six years. During most of that time, she participated in the ACT Works program…

Support Coordination

Robin’s Ready to Work

As the new year kicks off, Robin is ready to begin working on a long-time goal of joining the workforce here in Columbia. And with the combination…

Life and Work Connections

Norma Celebrates Her New Job

For many the new calendar year brings thoughts of setting personal goals and resolutions. For Norma, this new year is about celebrating a personal goal she has…

Supported Living

Alex Joins the Team

An unseasonably warm December afternoon found Alex outside his apartment building with his football and tee, practicing his kicking technique. “I’m always working on my game,” he…

Agency News

BCFR Director Honored with Distinguished Service Award

For Immediate Release – December 17, 2014 For More Information Contact – Robyn Kaufman, Executive Director at (573) 874-1995 BCFR Director Honored with Distinguished Service Award Mark Satterwhite, Director of…

Supported Living

Carol and Judye – Lifelong Friends

Carol and her friend Judye Wright share a special bond. They’ve known each other since Carol’s family moved to Columbia. They spend just about every Sunday together…

Life and Work Connections

Navigators Club Takes on Columbia

A fulfilling life involves growth and the realization of goals despite or because of challenges. The Navigators Club is a Life & Work Connections class that aims…

Support Coordination

Meet Miss Addie

Adeline, or “Addie” as her friends and family call her, is a cute seven-year-old first grader at New Haven Elementary school in Columbia. Like many girls her…