The Next Generation of Leaders in Disability Advocacy: Ellie Stitzer
Meet Ellie. Ellie is a senior at Mizzou studying Health Sciences with an emphasis in Leadership and Policy. On her return to school this past August, she…
Horizon Housing Foundation—Boone Point Cleaning
Written by Laura Cravens, Associate Director Boone County Family Resources Thanks to a generous grant from the Horizon Housing Foundation, Boone County Family Resources held two fun…
Trevor takes to the Water
The Roberts family found the perfect solution for their 17-year-old son Trevor who has cerebral palsy and was in need of additional physical activity. With assistance from…
BCFR – A great place to work
Individuals served by BCFR often comment on our kind and compassionate employees who try hard to help. This is in large part due to the company culture…
Senator Visits BCFR; Meets Constituents
In December, Missouri Senator Caleb Rowden visited the agency for a meeting with Executive Director Robyn Kaufman, who provided him an overview of what we do and…
Michael Savors the Flavors at Roots N Blues
Avid music fan and individual served by the Boone County Family Resources Supported Living Program, Michael “Mike” Marvel, got the opportunity to sing and sway alongside thousands…
Set Up to SUCCEED
When Eric Lewis moved from Columbia to St. Louis for his first day on campus at the University of Missouri – St. Louis (UMSL) he was nervous…
Discovering Myself Through Direct Support
By Kaitlyn Kohley, Direct Support Specialist A year and half ago, I was unemployed with a Master of Public Administration degree and desperate to find any source of…
Disability Issues Candidate Forum
Please join us on Thursday, October 18, 2018 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Woodhaven, 1403 Hathman Place, for a Columbia Disabilities Issues Candidate Forum. We will…