My first experience with Frontier Community Services was when my brother, Colby, attended Frontier Options. At the first meeting I attended with my mom at Options, I went in thinking they would tell us that he wasn’t a good fit because he had big feelings. It was the exact opposite. Of course we discussed his needs, but it was from a loving, kind perspective that focused on how we, as a team, could make sure Colby’s needs were being met. I literally cried tears of joy because the staff at Frontier actually loved Colby…I just knew I wanted to work here! There are no words to fully express how proud I am to work for an organization whose goal is to provide the most positive interventions necessary to ensure that the people we support have the best quality-of-life according to their abilities, needs, and desires—treating each person with dignity while respecting their independence and honoring relationship. Another benefit of working at Frontier is that I am in the Public Service (Student) Loan Forgiveness Program. Without my employment here, I would have no hopes of retirement because although I have my master’s degree, I also have a LOT of student loan debt! Frontier has given me the ability to plan for my future without such a heavy financial burden looming over me! Thank you for allowing me to serve!
~Amy Jo Newlun