BCFR News & Stories

Life and Work Connections

Planting Seeds of Independence

On a recent sunny afternoon, members of BCFR’s Life & Work Connections landscaping crew pulled on work gloves and dug in. The trio of young landscapers planted…

Life and Work Connections

Confidence to Grow By

For many individuals, the transition from high school to work is challenging but don’t tell Zachary Thomas. He makes it look easy. The 19-year-old Rock Bridge High…

Supported Living

Service with a Smile

     If you’re having a bad day, spend some time with Sheilah. She’ll make you smile, even if you don’t want to. Sheilah has a magical way…

Support Coordination

Against the Odds

When Amanda was born with Down syndrome, doctors in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, where her family lived, predicted a bleak future for the little girl. That was more…

Support Coordination

A Mother’s Mission

 One thing Jenny Wade has learned from being the mother of a child with special needs is never under-estimate your own power. You might surprise yourself. That’s…

Supported Living

Step by Step

One look at Dale, and you’d never guess that he was once overweight and suffering from high cholesterol. The 52-year-old is fit, active and enthusiastic about life….

Life and Work Connections

Miss Congeniality

First thing you’ll notice about Stacy is her smile. Next, you’ll probably hear her infectious laugh; and if you’re lucky, you’ll get to know her irresistible personality….

Supported Living

Boone County Family Resources Takes the Plunge

At first the notion of jumping into a freezing cold lake dressed in a silly costume in the middle of February seems outrageous, especially if you signed…

Support Coordination

A Chance to Belong

Ask Nathan what he likes about his job, and his response is typical for a young adult: Getting paid and meeting new people. But his answer goes deeper…