The Family Support Center

The Center for Family Support (CFS) has provided support services to individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the families that support them since 1954. We are widely recognized as one of the pioneering human service agencies in the New York metropolitan area and New Jersey. Our person-centered approach helps the over 1,000 individuals we work with live their best lives by offering personalized support services and programs that empower them to grow, learn and thrive in their own homes and communities.

Mission
The Center for Family Support is committed to providing support and assistance to individuals with developmental and related disabilities, and to the family members who care for them.

To achieve our mission, we strive to:

• Support individuals to live the lives they want
• Respect diversity, individual choice and overall family needs
• Provide families with the support they need at all stages of life
• Involve individuals in their communities
• Deliver excellent, individualized support to all

Our Vision
The Center for Family Support is recognized as effective in helping people with developmental and related disabilities achieve self-determination. We have a reputation for trust, caring and excellence among individuals and families, regulators, colleague agencies, and general public.

Working at CFS

The Center for Family Support (CFS) is widely recognized as one of the pioneering nonprofit human service agencies in the New York metropolitan area and New Jersey. As an innovative service provider and advocate for people with intellectual and developmental ?disabilities, we are always looking for ways to strengthen our ability to help individuals achieve ?as much independence as possible and live happy and meaningful lives. Join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals and together we can make a difference.

Why Work at CFS
Are you the type of person who cares about the wellbeing of others? Do you love to spend time with people of different backgrounds and cultures? Would you consider yourself creative and energetic? Do you stand up for the vulnerable and promote their rights? Then you are just who we are looking for to join our team at The Center for Family Support!

Strong Advocates for Individuals
Many of our staff start with us as Direct Support Professionals, or DSPs. DSPs assist individuals with developmental disabilities to improve their quality of life, fulfill dreams and reach their goals. They serve as strong advocates for individuals, encourage them to communicate their wants and needs, and support their integration into their communities and neighborhoods.

DSPs also provide companionship and support needed for individuals to live healthy, safe, and meaningful lives. Many CFS staff stay with the organization for decades, enjoying growth opportunities, great benefits, and commitment from their supervisors and organizational leadership.

We Are Invested in Our Teams
At CFS, we are committed to providing personalized and caring support to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities who we work with. To achieve this mission, we are invested in our teams and ensure all staff are thoroughly trained and put in positions to succeed. Our staff enjoy great benefits, and very competitive salaries which are continually increased to match the rising cost of living.

Most full-time staff are eligible for medical, dental, vision life insurance, 401K Plan, tuition reimbursement program, employee referral bonus program and much more. New for 2023, full time employees will now be eligible for benefits (medical, dental, vision) 30 days from hire date, and our DSP workforce can request their earned pay at any time, instead of waiting on scheduled payroll dates. In addition, all employees are entitled to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which offers legal counseling, mental health, financial and other great services. Our investment is part of why our teams are full of people who have been working at CFS for many years.

Diverse Workforce
Another big reason why our teams stay with CFS is for our work culture. We pride ourselves on being an organization with a diverse workforce that promotes from within, enabling staff from many different backgrounds to grow into leadership roles. We encourage our staff to think creatively, and express themselves freely. We believe that by supporting our teams and helping them grow professionally, we build a strong work family and improve the support our individuals receive, helping us deliver on our mission.