BCFR News & Stories

Agency News

Light It Up Blue for World Autism Awareness Day

Did you know that autism affects 1 in every 88 children in America? Missouri has seen a nearly 400% increase in the occurrence of Autism Spectrum Disorder…

Agency News

Columbia Disabilities Issues Forum

Join us on Tuesday, March 11 at 10:30 a.m. at City Hall for a Columbia disabilities issues forum for candidates of the Columbia City Council and Columbia…

Supported Living

Happiness is a Healthy Body

What does losing 86 pounds feel like? To Jane it feels like “happiness.” When she moved into Supported Living in the summer of 2010, she was overweight…

Support Coordination

Transition to a Bright Future

Many typical college freshmen find it challenging to balance the transition of living on their own, taking classes and possibly holding down a job – but not…

Agency News

Participate in the BCFR Video Contest

Boone County Family Resources is hosting a video contest! BCFR is seeking original, 60-second videos or slideshow submissions based on the topic “I AM Able.” The contest…

Life and Work Connections

Brandy’s Positive Attitude Pays Off

For at least the last two years, Brandy’s long-term goal was to find full-time community employment with benefits. Last month, she was offered a job at the…

Supported Living

Cindy’s Adventures in FaceTime

“You know full well as I do the value of sisters’ affections: There is nothing like it in this world.” – Charlotte Bronte Cindy shares a very…

Life and Work Connections

Estan: Ready for Employment

When you first meet Estan, it is hard to believe that he used to be a quiet, shy guy. With a smile and some polite conversation, he…

Support Coordination

Reid Rocks the Rink

Reid is a giggly Kindergartner who likes seeing how things move and loves to help out around the house. He loads the dishwasher and enjoys making his…