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These initials BCFR represent our organization.
What is Boone County Family Resources?

Originally started as Boone County Group Homes, the agency has been known at Boone County Family Resources since 2005.
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This is the age range of persons served at BCFR.
What is birth through end of life?

BCFR serves people of all ages and income levels who reside in Boone County.
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These BCFR employees help persons served and their families connect with the resources they need to develop their capacity and remain in their own home or with their family.
What is a support coordinator or case manager?

Every person served by BCFR has an assigned Support Coordinator to guide them through their individual service plan. BCFR currently employs 39 support coordinators.
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The Parkade House was the first group home opened by BCFR in 1977. It was named after this north Columbia neighborhood.
What is Parkade?

The Parkade House was home to eight women of varying ages who lived together in the Parkade neighborhood.
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BCFR was established in what year?
What is 1976?

Boone County voters approved a ballot proposition establishing Boone County Group Homes Board with a special property tax levy. In 1993, voters approved Proposition H allowing for expansion of services with another tax levy.
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BCFR does this for the citizens of Boone County.
What is provide services and supports for people with developmental disabilities?

BCFR serves people of all ages and income levels who reside in Boone County.
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People seeking services at BCFR do not have to meet this eligibility criteria.
What is an income requirement?

BCFR serves people of all ages and income levels who reside in Boone County.
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BCFR provides a comprehensive array of these which are designed to enable persons served to live in community residential programs or reside in their own homes with their families.
What is services and supports?

BCFR provides just over 30 services. Through the Medicaid Waiver an additional array of services are available. Persons served work with their Support Coordinator to determine the best combination of services to meet their unique needs.
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In its third year, this skills training program for youth with developmental disabilities, is set on the Columbia College campus and covers a variety of topics such as personal finance, fitness, apartment planning, advocacy skill and workplace expectations.
What is Transition Network?

Transition Network is a series of classes through the Life & Work Connections program. In 2015, 34 individuals participated in the courses offered. Many participants credit Transition Network for helping them achieve personal goals such as living in on their own.
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This man was the Missouri Governor in 1976.
Who is Christopher "Kit" Bond?

Governor Bond was in office when Senate Bill 40 (SB40) was passed which allowed counties to wage a property tax levy and establish a Board of Directors to fund services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Eligibility for services through BCFR is based on these two things.
What is someone who has:
  • a diagnosed developmental disability
  • resides in Boone County


    • A person must meet the state statute determined definition of a developmental disability and be a resident of Boone County to qualify for services.
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    BCFR contracts with 63 of these to make sure persons served have choices when it comes to addressing their specific needs.
    What are service providers?

    BCFR contracts with 63 service providers such as occupational, physical and speech therapists, and many others to meet the needs of the increasing number of persons we serve.
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    This type of therapy is one of the most frequently accessed services provided by BCFR.
    What is therapeutic recreation?

    BCFR pays for recreational opportunities for persons served such as horseback riding, swimming, art classes, dancing, gymnastics, summer camp and more.
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    In 2015, there were 1,494 persons who did this with BCFR.
    What is received services?

    Of the 1,494 persons served, 244 people were new to BCFR services. Our numbers continue to grow steadily each year.
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    This many counties in Missouri have Senate Bill 40 (SB40) Boards.
    What is 86?

    The organizational structure of each SB40 Board is different. Some Boards provide direct services, some provide funds to community agencies to provide services, and some Boards provide both direct services and funds to community agencies. Some Boards only have one staff person and others are larger than BCFR.
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    People interested in receiving services through BCFR must contact this government agency first to make sure they meet eligibility.
    What is the Central Missouri Regional Office of the Division of Developmental Disabilities?

    Developmental Disability is defined in state statute and Federal Medicaid regulations and eligibility is determined by the Missouri Department of Mental Health.
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    This document is prepared when someone begins services at BCFR and is reviewed annually to make sure it meets the unique needs of the individual.
    What is an individual service plan?

    BCFR coordinates the team of family members, teachers, therapists and others to create a plan that is designed to connect persons served to needed supports while also focusing on their abilities and potential.
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    This BCFR program not only teaches independent living skills, but also helps persons served work on job skills through an on-site training program at BCFR.
    What is Life & Work Connections program?

    Participants in Life & Work Connections get paid for on-the-job training that focuses on teaching the soft skills necessary for any job in the community such as communication, punctuality, teamwork and staying on task.
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    In 2003, BCFR acquired and renovated 16 residential apartments for accessibility and aging in place. This rehabilitation project was nominated for a national award by this Federal government agency.
    What is the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)?

    The two 8-plex apartment buildings are part of a group of 5 buildings that are home to participants in BCFRs Supported Living residential program. The apartments are staffed round the clock to help people with the activities of everyday life.
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    These three key words summarize the mission of Boone County Family Resources.
    What is Thrive, Connect, Achieve?

    The mission of Boone County Family Resources is to enable Boone County residents with developmental disabilities to thrive in the community, connect with others, and achieve their personal goals.
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    In 2005, Boone County Group Homes & Family Support changed its name to this.
    What is Boone County Family Resources?

    Originally started as Boone County Group Homes, the agency has been known as Boone County Family Resources since 2005.
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    BCFR celebrated this milestone anniversary in 2002.
    What is 25 years of service?

    BCFR was established by the passage of a special property tax levy in 1976. Citizens of Boone County supported this measure to help people with developmental disabilities and their families.
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    This first-of-its-kind state-wide Medicaid waiver program designed to help people with developmental disabilities who are at risk of crisis without some support was launched in 2010.
    What is Partnership for Hope Medicaid Waiver?

    BCFR was instrumental in gaining Governor Jay Nixon's approval to implement the Partnership for Hope Waiver to help people with developmental disabilities get the supports they need to live happy, healthy lives.
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    BCFR was recently awarded this to assist with the building of two new universally designed, energy efficient affordable housing projects for persons with disabilities in our community.
    What is Low Income Housing Tax Credits?

    The two new apartment complexes will feature one and two-bedroom units and will be located at Apple Tree Lane on the south side of Columbia and St. Joseph Street, one block from BCFR's main office in the North Village Arts District of Columbia. Construction is set to begin this summer.
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    BCFR is accredited by this international organization which assures quality in key areas for Boone County taxpayers and persons served.
    What is Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)?

    BCFR has held accreditation from CARF since 1985 and completed its most recent successful survey in spring of 2015.
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