Joe’s Journey to Stable Housing

Joe’s journey to stable housing has been a long and challenging one, marked by years of uncertainty and temporary living situations. Deaf and communicating through American Sign…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…