BCFR News & Stories

Young woman smiling outdoors.
Agency News

Staff Spotlight: Alicia

Written by Kirsten Lippelman

A woman guides a duet bike carrying an older woman with a disability.
Supported Living

Wyleta Rides the Trails with PedNet

Wyleta rides the Duet bike with Heather Marriott from PedNet steering the way on the MKT Trail in Columbia, Mo. In the Spring of 2018, PedNet, a…

A little boy wrapped in bandages smiles for the camera.
Support Coordination

Veterans United Foundation offers support to BCFR family

Hayden poses for a photo at his home in Centralia, Mo. He is wrapped head-to-toe in bandages to protect his skin from blistering due to a rare…

A young boy sits next to his grandma eating a popsicle.
Support Coordination

Raising a Grandchild with Autism

Click the photo to watch the video story. Cornelia Hayes raised four boys into adulthood while working full time for 43 years – some stellar accomplishments and…

Autism Awareness books
Agency News

BCFR Reading Days

Nick sitting with his family outdoors.
Support Coordination

Every STEP of the Way

Nick sitting with his family outdoors.
Life and Work Connections

Every STEP of the Way

Watch Nick’s Story. When you ask Nick Perso about his job, he immediately starts to grin and gush with pride. Nick is part of the Boone Hospital…

Coworkers posing for photo
Supported Living

Ending One Chapter, Beginning Another

Denise poses with coworkers at her retirement party on her last day of work at Boyce & Bynum Pathology Laboratories after 30 years of service. Walking into…

Agency News

CMSE Celebrates 50 Years

Story by Laurie Ritter