BCFR News & Stories

Agency News

Six Seniors Graduate from STEP Program Ready to Work

Written by Mark Satterwhite, Director of Life & Work Connections On May 12, six graduating high school seniors celebrated completion of the Seamless Transition through Enhanced Partnership…

Support Coordination

Matt is Mastering Independence

Matt is a Student Service Coordinator II at the MU Disability Center where he’s worked for a little more than 10 years. Through his role, he assists…

Supported Living

Team 108 Helps Clean Up Columbia

In early April, four individuals who live in the Supported Living Residential Program decided to participate in the 19th annual Clean Up Columbia city-wide event. They were…

Life and Work Connections

Javion Works Toward a Bright Future

Javion is a confident, friendly young man. Currently a junior at Battle High School, Javion is focused on building vocational skills for productive life as an adult….

Agency News

Jason Recognized as Self-advocate of the Year

At the late April 2015 People First of Missouri Conference “A Season for Change,” Jason Mize – Vice-president, People First of Boone County – was honored as…

Agency News

Columbia Transition Team Presents Transition Academy on May 15

Transition planning for students with special needs has never been more important. That’s why the Columbia Transition Team, a partnership of area agencies serving people with disabilities,…

Supported Living

One Lucky Dog

Princess truly embodies her name. She is treated like royalty and enjoys being spoiled daily by her owner and the staff members at Team 16. She loves…

Life and Work Connections

Plain Talk About Sex

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) face high risks for victimization and sexual assault.  Some studies indicate that within their lifetimes, over 80% of women and…

Support Coordination

Get to Know Lanny

Lanny, like many teens his age, enjoys hanging out with his friends, playing video games and bemoaning school. He loves to ride his bike and play baseball…