Boone County Family Resources

Happy Holidays from everyone at Boone County Family Resources! We wish everyone hope, happiness, and good health as we move into a new year, and look forward to celebrating the holidays with the persons we serve again soon.

Show Me Hope is partnering to spread awareness with Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education & Alive and Well Communities to help schools heal during these challenging times through a live Facebook event, tonight at 6. Helping Schools Heal During COVID-19 Facebook Live event Monday, December 21, 2020... 6:00 - 7:30PM See more

Supported Living staff and residents are getting into the holiday spirit with a gingerbread house contest. Looks fun ... and delicious!

If you are interested in taking the driver's exam, this class is for you! Get ready to Zoom into passing the test in this virtual Transition Network class. Learn tips and tricks on how to be a better driver and score passing results on the exam. Contact Christi to register or for more info: Christi Brown, 573-874-1995 ext 323.

Here is a special message in sign language from those missing seeing Santa this year!

Listen to Julianna rock out singing her favorite song, "Fight Song" - and consider giving a donation to Julianna's team in support of Down Syndrome: https://p2p.onecause.com/central-missou//basically-awesome #downsyndromeawarenessmonth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOesvK57b6Q

Here is a quick resource guide. We are updating weekly or as new resources become available. our community and help our neighbors who are... struggling. If you are needing assistance you can call: .. to make an appointment or visit our website: https://www.vacmo.org/services/qualify/ to learn more about our services. See more

Today is rainy and cold, but our DSPs took advantage of the perfect fall weather yesterday by hosting a fall festival for all supported living residents. Happy Fall Y’all! #mybcfr

We wish Jayne from VR a wonderful retirement! Jayne committed her life’s work to assisting individuals with disabilities obtain employment! #NDEAM

Today is Unity Day, and BCFR staff are wearing or displaying orange in our all-staff Zoom to show that we are together against bullying, and united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion! #mybcfr #inclusion #UnityDay2020 Unity Day is an opportunity to not only wear and share orange, but to showcase orange in creative ways, share with us some of your favorite ways to display the color orange!

In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness month, we want to share Jacob's story of how his motivation and self advocacy led to successful community employment at Culver's. Read the full story by clicking the photo below. #NDEAM

Registration is open for Cyber Savvy Connection! Learn online social skills like social media do’s and don’ts, how to connect with friends, who is a friend, personal safety and more! Contact Christi Brown to register or for more information at 573-874-1995 ext. 323.

We are excited to host a Love Coffee "where love works" pop up shop..right now! Swing by our main office at 1209 E Walnut until 10am to pick up some delicious pastries and yummy Camacho coffee. While supplies last!

Happy National Case Managers Week 2020! We want to celebrate all of our wonderful support coordinators and supervisors who provide case management to over 1700 individuals in Boone County. Case management is a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation, and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual’s and family’s comprehensive health needs through communication and available resources to promote quality cost-effective outcomes. These professionals assure that our clients thrive, connect and achieve in their everyday lives. #mybcfr

Wow! Little Dixie Construction is moving right along, our new office building is really taking shape!

We are excited to host Love Coffee "where love works" pop up tent in our parking lot at 1209 East Walnut this Thursday, Oct. 15, 8-10am. Swing by for a delicious cinnamon roll, cookie, croissant and, ofcourse, some good coffee! The District Brookside Stephens College