Our History
“What can be conceived can be created.”
CBS began its journey in 1981 by supporting eight people. Over the next 40+ years, CBS expands to supporting 300 people, partnering with their families in their care over the continuum of life. The agency continues its tradition of trust, expertise, and innovation to meet the changing needs of people.
Our Milestones
After 30 years as an educator and advocate for people with disabilities, Kevin steps out on his own.
CBS opens its first Intermediate Care Facility in Pound Ridge, NY, to support 8 people.
CBS opens a second Intermediate Care Facility in White Plains, NY, to support 10 people.
CBS opens a third Intermediate Care Facility in Yorktown Heights, NY, to support 10 people. Add Description Here
CBS opens a fourth Intermediate Care Facility in Goldens Bridge, NY, to support 12 people.
CBS opens a fifth Intermediate Care Facility in Buchannan, NY, to support 10 people.
CBS opens a sixth Intermediate Care Facility in Briarcliff Manor, NY, to support 10 people.
With the purchase of the building at 3 Fields Lane, administrative offices move from Purdys to North Salem, NY.
Vicki began working with Kevin McCarthy in 1982.
CBS opens an Individual Residential Alternative in Ossining, NY, to support 8 people. The IRA focuses on promoting independence and preparing adults with developmental disabilities to become productive members of their communities. The home-like setting allows each individual to achieve his or her potential.
CBS opens up an Individual Residential Alternative in a second Yorktown Heights, NY, location. This residence supports 8 people.
The Commissary is designed to centralize purchasing and streamline food distribution.
CBS opens a Day Habilitation Without Walls program in Westchester County. The program is designed to maximize community integration.
CBS begins delivering Medicaid Service Coordination (MSC) but stops when the program is discontinued by New York State.
Through these services, CBS offers suppport to people in their own homes.
CBS opens an Individual Residential Alternative in Cortlandt Manor, NY, to support 8 people.
The first residence opened under Kevin McCarthy's leadership is renamed in his honor. The home is converted to a 6-bed, all-female house.
Good Reasons is an all-natural dog treat company established to provide employment opportunities for an integrated workforce.
CBS goes through the rigorous process of being certified by the Council on Quality and Leadership in person centered excellence.
In honor of resident Christopher Garofano and his father, Ray Garofano, long term president of the board, the house is renamed.
CBS begins Delivering Supported Employment (SEMP) to support people who want to be a part of an integrated work setting.
CBS begins delivering Pathway to Employment (PTE) but discontinues it in 2021 in favor of other vocational supports.
CBS opens a Day Habilitation Without Walls program in Dutchess County and the program continues to grow every year.
CBS opens another Individual Residential Alternative in Shrub Oak, NY, to support 5 men.
CBS is awarded a BIP grant and uses the funds to initiate an agricultural program.
The building at 31 Fields Lane in North Salem, NY, is renovated to host the agency's Commissary, Good Reasons, a 20-seat Day Habilitation program and a 40-seat staff training room.
CBS converts all 6 Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF) to Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRA) to ensure person-centered planning is available to everyone.
GR Pack, a division of Good reasons, is a co-packing company established to create partnership with local businesses and to provide increased employment opportunities.
Based on the success of our agricultural program, a 10-acre farm in Dutchess County is purchased to establish greenhouses and a life skills center.
The Site-based Day Habilitation program supports 20 people who enjoy a full day of activities at the site and in the community.
The Site-Based Respite program at Cultivating Dreams Farm gives people the opportunity to enjoy all the farm has to offer while socializing with their peers.
CBS begins delivering Community Based Pre-Vocational (CBPV) to support people in learning the skills they will need to get the jobs they want. |
CBS opens a barrier free, ADA compliant luxury vacation house to give people the opportunity to enjoy a get-away. CBS quickly becomes a super host.
CBS purchases a 3-story building in Patterson, NY, that will be converted into the Hudson Valley InterArts Center.
CBS celebrates 40 years! The agency, which began supporting 8 people in 1981 now supports 100s of people!
To meet the needs of people in Putnam County, CBS begins offering Day Habilitation programs.
CBS begins providing programs, including Supported Employment and Day Services, in Peekskill, NY.
Day Habilitation programs are launched in Orange County, NY.