The Center for Family Support, Inc.

08/21/2026

🎳 Pin It Forward is on a roll!

Thanks to our incredible CFS families, Board members, partners, and friends, we’ve already surpassed our $10,000 fundraising goal and raised more than $12,000 for this special participant-led fundraiser!

A huge thank you to All Boro Inc., our Spare Sponsor, and to everyone who has purchased tickets, donated tickets for CFS participants, sponsored the event, or made a gift.

And our participants continue to lead the way!

Jeff has been at the heart of organizing and promoting Pin It Forward, while fellow CFS participant Tucker Burroughs Salovaara put his creative talents to work designing this fantastic graphic to help spread the word.

The event sold out, but there’s good news: we’ve added more lanes so more of you can join the fun!

Come bowl with Jeff, Tucker, and the CFS community, or donate tickets so more CFS participants can be there with us.

Every dollar raised supports our Innovative Planning and Advocacy Department and opportunities for self-advocacy, leadership, life-skills development, creative programming, and community connection.

📅 September 14 | 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 Lucky Strike – Times Square

Let’s fill those new lanes and see how much further we can go together!

Bowl | Donate Tickets | Sponsor a Lane | Make a Gift:
https://www.cfsny.org/26-bowling/

08/18/2026

The Self-Advocacy Association of NYS - SANYS Statewide Page Westchester Regional Conference is around the corner!

We look forward to a day of learning, connection, and self-advocacy. Hope to see you there!
📅 August 28
🕣 8:30 AM-2:30 PM
📍 25 Beaver Street, 5th Floor, Room 4J05, New York, NY

https://www.cfsny.org/events/2026-sanys-nyc-westchester-regional-conference/

08/17/2026

Some people collect souvenirs. Oscar collects people.

Oscar is a storyteller whose love of filmmaking begins—and ends—in conversations with all the characters whom he has collected throughout his life.

What started as a way to stay connected during the pandemic has taken him to film festivals, advocacy conferences, community events and, most recently, an New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities documentary project with Georgetown University's National Center for Cultural Competence.

Spend just a minute with Oscar and you’re immediately lifted by his infectious enthusiasm. Every conversation quickly turns to something he’s excited about: a film festival, a new project, an advocacy conference, a volunteer event, or someone he’s recently met.

Read more about Oscar’s story here:

Some people collect souvenirs. Oscar collects people. Oscar is a storyteller whose love of filmmaking begins—and ends—in conversations with all the characters whom he has collected throughout his life. Spend just a minute with Oscar and you’re immediately lifted by his infectious enthusiasm. E...

08/13/2026

Planning for the future is one of the greatest gifts we can give the people we love.

Join CFS for a FREE Special Needs Financial & Charitable Gift Planning Workshop and hear from experienced financial planning professionals—including a CFS Board Member and parent of an individual with I/DD.

Learn practical strategies for financial planning, Special Needs Trusts, ABLE Accounts, charitable giving, legacy planning, and take part in a live Q&A.

📅 September 24
🕠 5:30 PM (Program begins at 6:00 PM)
📍 CFS Manhattan Office

Register today at: https://www.cfsny.org/planning-for-tomorrow/

A Special Needs Financial & Charitable Gift Planning Workshop Planning for the future is one of the greatest gifts we can give the people we love.Join The Center for Family Support for a free educational workshop where an experienced financial planning professional (who is also a CFS Board Member an...

08/12/2026

Get outside, enjoy the fresh air & connect with nature, friends, & community at upcoming Walking Club events!

📅 8/14
🕚 11 AM
📍 Brooklyn Bridge
Reach out to [email protected] for info!

https://www.cfsny.org/events/cfs-walking-club-19/

August 14, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm - Join us this month for a walk and a fun photography activity. If interested please reach out to Arlene at [email protected].  

08/11/2026

Congratulations to Stephanie Arevalo on being named CFS New York's Supervisor of the 2nd Quarter!

Stephanie's compassion, leadership, and dedication have made a meaningful impact on the individuals and families she helps every day at CFS.

"It has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career to support individuals with developmental disabilities while providing families with the guidance, support, and reassurance they need. Being part of a compassionate team that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of others every day is a privilege that I deeply value."

Congratulations, Stephanie, and thank you for everything you do for the CFS community!
Interested in building a career where you can make a meaningful difference like Stephanie?

Visit www.cfsny.org/jobs

08/10/2026

Join for an overview of Personal Outcome Measures (POMs) and discover how they help empower people to make meaningful choices, achieve their goals, and direct the lives they want.

These interactive sessions provide an opportunity to learn, ask questions, share experiences, and ensure we are all working from a consistent foundation that promotes empowerment, inclusion, and quality supports across CFS.

We welcome all staff and advocates to participate in these important conversations.
Register at: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=gOG5xtcZw0650IqMguWA_WrmAv2olpBGrneeIj4k5CtUREQ0NFlZMlEwNkYzWjI5VVFEN0VEOU5NRi4u&route=shorturl

08/07/2026

Want to make your voice heard? Join us as we prepare for the New York Disability Advocates Legislative Engagement Challenge and understand how to confidently meet with local elected officials to advocate for issues that matter.
📅8/13
🕚11 AM
📍CFS Manhattan Office
Let's make an impact together: https://www.cfsny.org/events/preparing-for-the-nyda-challenge/

08/07/2026

Congratulations to CFS Senior Vice President of Engagement, Innovation and Advocacy, Nadine Daley, on her election to represent New Jersey on the ANCOR Board of Representatives!

In this new role, Nadine will continue building partnerships, strengthening advocacy efforts, and helping elevate the voices of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout New Jersey. We look forward to seeing her bring her passion, experience, and commitment to meaningful change to the ANCOR Board of Representatives.

“I look forward to collaborating with fellow leaders to elevate the voices of those we serve and to advance policies and practices that promote inclusion, equity, and positive systemic change,” says Nadine.

Please join us in congratulating Nadine on this exciting achievement!

08/06/2026

📅 Save the Date!

Join us on October 22 for the 2026 CFS Awards Dinner: Together for Opportunity.

Every day, The Center for Family Support brings people together to create opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live more independent, meaningful, and connected lives.

This special evening celebrates the people, partnerships, and community that make our life-changing work possible. We're also proud to recognize two outstanding leaders whose generosity, service, and commitment continue to strengthen our mission:

✨ Jennifer Lazarus
Co-Chair, CFSNJ Board | Board Member, CFSNY Board

✨ Mell Goldman
Founder & CEO, All Boro Inc.

More than a celebration, this is one of CFS' most important annual fundraisers. Every ticket, sponsorship, and donation helps sustain the innovative, person-centered programs that create opportunities for more than 1,000 individuals and families across New York and New Jersey.

📅 Thursday, October 22
🕕 6:00–10:00 PM
📍 Midtown Loft & Terrace, New York City

Reserve your tickets, become a sponsor, or make a donation today:
https://www.cfsny.org/dinner26/

The Center for Family Support Foundation 2026 Awards Dinner: Together for Opportunity On Thursday, October 22, 2026, the Center for Family Support Foundation will gather supporters, participants, families, staff, partners, and community leaders for our 2026 Awards Dinner and Evening Together for Opp...