BCFR News & Stories

Supported Living

One Busy Lady

Independent, involved, motivated: these are all words that can be used to describe Lora. Originally from Sturgeon, Missouri, Lora has been a resident in the supported living…

Support Coordination

Don, Success Through Assistive Technology

Donald is a 61-year-old man who moved back to Columbia in December of 2012. Donald returned to Columbia after living in Las Vegas Nevada and most recently…

Life and Work Connections

Transition Network – Professional Development

On May 9, 2013, fourteen young adults (served by the agency) completed a Professional Development class on Columbia College’s campus.  The conclusion of this class marks our…

Supported Living

Meet Clinton, Southern Gentleman

Clinton, who moved into site 3706 in November 2012, is the typical southern gentleman.  You will often find him sporting the classic pearl snap shirts and camouflage…

Support Coordination

On the Path to Certified Nursing Assistant

Brianna is a 30-year-old woman who lives in Columbia with her family.  Brianna has been a client of BCFR since 2000; graduating from Rock Bridge High School…

Life and Work Connections

Clean Up Columbia!

On Saturday April 13, five Transition Network participants and five college students joined forces with over a thousand other volunteers to help “Cleanup Columbia”.  The participants in Transition Network…

Supported Living

Change Can Be a Good Thing

If you asked Mary if she wanted to exercise a few months ago, she would have politely turned you down.  Exercise was not an activity Mary enjoyed…

Life and Work Connections

Avery Goes Full Time at Boone Hospital

Avery was among six high school seniors who participated in the STEP program at Boone Hospital.  He was the first of the  six to score the very…

Supported Living

A Spring Ride

When you first meet Laura you will notice her spunky personality. She is very humorous and will keep you laughing throughout your entire conversation with her.  Laura…