Boone County Family Resources

03/16/2026

When challenges made it difficult for Steve to keep up with his home, community volunteers ForColumbia and his Boone County Family Resources Support Coordinator, Mark, helped make a big difference.

Read Steve’s story: “A Place to Be Proud Of.”
https://www.bcfr.org/story/a-place-to-be-proud-of/

Steve has always taken pride in his home. Built in the 1950s, it holds a lot of history for him—but over time, age and health challenges made...

03/16/2026

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Let's celebrate inclusion, recognize contributions, and continue building a community where everyone belongs.💙

At Boone County Family Resources, we’re proud to support individuals with developmental disabilities as they live, work, and participate fully in our community. Every day, we see the impact of inclusive workplaces, supportive services, and a community that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive.

This month—and every month—we celebrate the talents and achievements of people with developmental disabilities. Together, we can continue creating a community where everyone is valued and included.

03/14/2026

Join us for the first ever Sensory Friendly Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, March 14 from 9 A.M - 12 P.M. or until supplies run out. This is a free event with pre-registration encouraged but not required. This will be held indoors to reduce light and sound, at the Moss Building, 1905 Hillcrest Dr, Columbia, MO 65201. Ages 12 and under!

03/13/2026

Apply Now! Don't miss the March 16 application deadline!

Just one more week left to apply for the 2026 Missouri Youth Leadership Forum (MO-YLF). If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to finish your essay and hit submit, this is it!

Why submit your application this week?

Your Voice at the Capitol: You’ll transition from the classroom to the State Capitol, sitting in the same seats as Missouri’s lawmakers for a mock legislative session.

A Real Taste of College Life: Experience the Mizzou campus firsthand by living in the dorms and navigating a college schedule in a safe, supported environment.

Independence with Peace of Mind: You get to practice being on your own while we provide 24-hour nursing care and high staff-to-student ratios to ensure all your needs are met.

Networking for Your Future: You’ll work directly with successful adult mentors with disabilities and peers who will help you create a 'Personal Leadership Poster' for your life after high school.

Everything—from the dorm rooms to the meals—is provided at no cost to you. Applicants must be ages 16-21 and either enrolled in High School or graduated in May 2026/December 2025.

Don’t miss out on the best week of your summer. Submit your application today!
Apply by March 16: disability.mo.gov/gcd/ylf

02/27/2026

Our first day of patient care in our new building begins in just under two weeks! 🎉 All appointments on or after March 10, 2026 will take place at our new building at 701 Veterans United Drive in Columbia, MO (at South Providence Medical Park).
Follow us for updates about a celebration of our new building in May, including tours, interactive activities, a speaker panel, and opportunities to play on the new playground!

02/26/2026

Earlier this week, our LWC staff had the opportunity to attend a resource fair with Columbia Public Schools to help students and families learn more about Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) employment providers — including our Individual Placement and Support (IPS) program.

Events like these are a great way to connect with the community, share resources, and support students as they explore employment opportunities and plan for their futures. If you are interested in learning more about gaining skills for work, contact Kaitlynn on our LWC team, at 573-874-1995.

02/24/2026

We’re hiring — and we’d love for YOU (or someone you know!) to be part of our mission. 💙

At Boone County Family Resources, we work every day to support people with developmental disabilities so they can thrive in our community, connect with others and achieve their goals. It’s meaningful work with amazing people — and we’re looking for kind, dedicated team members to join us.

✨ Why work with us?
✔️ Supportive and welcoming team
✔️ Great benefits and work-life balance
✔️ A chance to make a real difference in people's lives

📍 Based in Columbia, MO
💼 Open positions: https://bcfr.applicantstack.com/x/openings

If you're passionate about helping others and want a job you can be proud of, check us out! www.bcfr.org/careers Or tag someone who would be a perfect fit.

02/20/2026

We are 6 days away from DRLD with some exciting Accessibility news!

We just learned we will be able to provide a Captioning Link for anyone who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing.

We are in the process of seeing if it will also work with screen readers and Braille transcription. We'll let you know about that when we know more.

Save this link! https://bit.ly/DRLDCaptionLink The link will go live just before the rally next Wednseday at 11 am. We will also post the link on DRLD.org on February 25th. Thank you!

02/16/2026

Boone County Family Resources main office will be closed today in observance of President's Day.

02/13/2026

Disability Rights Legislative Day is less than 2 weeks away, February 25, 2026!

There will be a rally and opportunities to speak with your legislator about what matters most to YOU. Join advocates from across the state for an exciting day of advocacy and relationship building. You deserve a place at the table.

Not able to attend the Rally in person?
That’s OK! Thanks to support from the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC), this event will also be virtual. You still have the option of setting up a time to visit your legislator in their office at a time convenient to you or setting up a time to meet with them when they're back in their home districts.

Whether attending virtually or in person, register here: https://drld.org/events/drld/

02/09/2026

Thank you, KOMU 8, for highlighting our inaugural Business Champion Award! This recognition celebrates local businesses that go above and beyond to create inclusive workplaces for people with developmental disabilities.

The two Columbia businesses were honored by Boone County Family Services for creating inclusive workplaces for people with disabilities.

02/06/2026

Advocacy Training Alert!

This year is the 25th anniversary of Disability Rights Legislative Day (DRLD). DRLD is an annual rally at the Missouri State Capitol that allows disability advocates to speak and have their voices heard. After the rally, attendees also have the opportunity to meet with legislators.

On Tuesday, February 10th, MODDC will be holding a virtual training to help prepare for DRLD. Join us to learn about:
- What to expect
- Ways to participate
- Tips for advocacy
- And more!

What: Logistics and Advocacy Training for Disability Rights Legislative Day
Date: Tuesday, February 10
Time: 11:00 AM CT
Where: Virtual (Zoom)

Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a-XCxOWqRtihxmUcbLSDOw #/registration

Can't make it? No problem! Register with the link above and you will receive a recording after the training.