BCFR News & Stories

Support Coordination

Brothers Thriving: Kwame and Kojo’s Journey with BCFR

Kwame and Kojo are thriving with support from Boone County Family Resources (BCFR). Through various BCFR services, their family has accessed resources to help the brothers reach…

Life and Work Connections

SWEP 2024

Life & Work Connections Director Sarah Anderson walks you through the Summer Work Experience Program (SWEP) for high school students during their junior or senior year. The…

Two similar looking sisters wear blue special olympics shirts and medals around their necks.
Support Coordination

Sisters Thrive with Support From BCFR

Sarah is 21 years old with a love for dance, Taylor Swift and dogs – specifically Pomeranians. She embraces life with enthusiasm and loves going to work…

Life and Work Connections

Joey Thriving in His Own Space

After graduating high school, Joey and his family set a goal for him to live independently. As his family was already constructing a shed on their property,…

Star Shines Bright

Supported Living

A Sweet Transformation: New Pavilion at Supported Living

The completion of a new pavilion and landscaping project has created a beautiful and functional outdoor space for our supported living community. The new pavilion offers a…

Support Coordination

Aging with Developmental Disabilities Conference

Boone County Family Resources (BCFR) staff traveled to St. Louis for the Annual Aging with Developmental Disabilities Conference in May to learn more about the changing needs…

Work crew participants Hayden, Amanda and Adam (left to right) pose for a photo at graduation with Supervisor Coresa Coloney
Life and Work Connections

Celebrating Our Work Crew Graduates

Three students traveled from local high schools to further their vocational skills and prepare for future careers through janitorial experience at BCFR’s main office. Preparing them to…

Carol, Betty, Jan, and Denise sit on the porch at their supported living site on a sunny day.

Aging Gracefully in Supported Living

Carol, Betty, Jan and Denise sit outside and enjoy the beautiful, sunny day. They all have different ways they keep their minds active and fill their days,…