Boone County Family Resources

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.

02/06/2026

01/28/2026

Our staff had a great time attending the Columbia Values Diversity Celebration this morning. Thank you to the City of Columbia, Mo. Government and City of Columbia- Office of Cultural Affairs for organizing this great event that creates space for meaningful conversation, learning, and connection in our community.

We are grateful to be part of a community that celebrates diversity, creativity, and belonging!

01/26/2026

Due to inclement weather, the Boone County Family Resources main office will be closed tomorrow, Jan. 26. ❄️❄️ Our staff will continue providing services remotely.

01/22/2026

Thank you to Ron Schmidt, Drew Turner and Tonia Turner from the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation department who came by our Family Support team meeting this week to discuss the CARE Program which is ramping up for the summer. The City of Columbia CARE (Career Awareness Related Experience) program is a summer work experience open to 14-20 years olds who live in Columbia and would like to gain real-world, hands-on work experience. BCFR also partners with the City to offer a BCFR-specific program that runs year round.