Funded Agencies

Services include consumer driven retirement support groups, in-home support, referral, retirement planning, an annual Aging with Developmental Disabilities Conference, and off-site day habilitation contracts with the Missouri Department of Mental Health. Individuals eligible to receive services have a diagnosis of a developmental disability, are 50 years of age or older who are recently retired or currently in some type of vocation.

BCI is a not-for-profit packaging company that provides a choice of productive and fulfilling employment to adults with disabilities. BCI offers a range of employment opportunities, work environments and skills needed to employ people to their level of developed capability. BCI is certified by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Missouri State Department of Education. Requires referral from Missouri Division of Vocational Rehabilitation/case manager.

Provides effective behavior services that focus on skill building in the individual, training for the family, and staff/caregiver training. Principals of behavior, characteristics and associated symptoms of various developmental disabilities, common problems, effective strategies for teaching new skills and decreasing problem behaviors, behavior therapy techniques, and training on how to train others is offered. Individuals eligible to receive services have a diagnosis of a developmental disability and are living in their natural home. No age restrictions.

This agency provides services that support individuals with personal care, social activities, behavioral supports, health, vocation and transportation. Services are typically provided in the following community settings: In-Home Supports, Shared Living Arrangements, Individualized Supported Living (ISL), Group Homes and Independent Living Assistance (ILA). Services are customized to meet individual needs in a manner that maintains the dignity and respect of both the individual and staff providing the service.

Offers a cognitive enrichment program, adult day health care, in-home and community based independent living support, supported volunteer opportunities, family and individual counseling, outpatient medical therapies, free durable medical equipment, comprehensive vocational evaluations, comprehensive rehabilitation services, transition from school to work services, supported employment assessments, job development and placement, job coaching and follow along retention services. Serves individuals with brain injury as well as other developmental disabilities. Must be eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation and Regional Office services.

Community Living, Inc. provides life enriching services for people of all ages with developmental disabilities. Adult program (ages 18+) include residential, recreation, out-of-home and in-home respite, employment, and support services for adults (day habilitation). Youth programs include in-home respite (all ages), facility based respite (ages 6 to 21), and after school teen club, school break camps and recreational opportunities (ages 12 to 21). School break camps are full day and available throughout the year. Referrals are necessary for all programs.

Provides opportunities for children ages 5-18 who are cognitively age appropriate and have physical or visual disabilities to participate in a wide-variety of sports and fitness activities. Activities are designed to improve self-esteem and promote growth and well being. Call for current listing of sport/fitness sessions. A program registration fee is required. Scholarship funds are available to those who qualify. Volunteer coaching opportunities are available.

Services include community residential living supports, employment supports including employment access for job readiness skills, supported employment, Project Search employment internship and summer teen employment program. Transition services are addressed in the Project Search program. Autism services provide an array of services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and similar behavior or communication challenges including a parent training program for families to develop strategies to support the family member with autism. Other services include respite care, clinical services, and consultation. Services are available in St. Charles County, St. Louis County, and St. Louis City. No referral necessary.

Provides a variety of residential, habilitative and recreational programs for men and women with developmental disabilities who are 18 years of age and older. The EmmausLink program offers non-credit adult continuing educational opportunities for individuals aged 16 and over through a partnership through the St. Charles Community College Continuing Education Department. No referral necessary.

The agency serves individuals and the community through parent training, direct educational advocacy, transition planning, community education, mediation, self-advocacy, and referral for individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental illnesses. Also provides "Parent Partners" for families of children with serious emotional disturbance. Serves children ages 3 through 21 and their families.

RESPITE: Short-term, 24-hour respite care for non-ambulatory children ages zero to 21 with significant medical needs, offering flexibility and support for families. The St. Charles location provides comprehensive and coordinated care for individuals in a warm, stable and supportive environment. SUPPORT AND EDUCATION PROGRAM: Educates families using a neurodevelopmental lens about the issues that come with parenting children, especially those with additional stress related special needs, and assists children in becoming healthy, active participants in their families and communities.  This service is free to qualifying St. Charles County residents and no referral is necessary.

School age childcare is available before and after school following the school calendar. Full day care is available on non-school days. Preschool childcare is available in tuition based programming-full day and extended day preschool. Call for site locations, hours, registration and fee structure. Transition services are addressed in the student's IEP.

Integrated School-Age Child Care (ISACC) is designed to provide support in the YMCA School-Age Child Care programs for children ages 5-12 with developmental delays at various schools in St. Charles County. Integrated Summer Day Camp provides support in the YMCA Summer Day Camps for children ages 5-12 with developmental delays in St. Charles County. Open swimming for individuals of all ages with disabilities. Call for day and time. No referral necessary.

Provides 24 hour door to door transportation for individuals with developmental disabilities, senior citizens, and those with visual impairments. Transportation can be scheduled in advance or as needed and can be used for any purpose. Membership is required.

Agency offers a sport camp and recreation to individuals with physical developmental disabilities. The Sports Camp is a week long day program during the summer for children and young adults ages 6-21. Participants learn the fundamentals of various sports activities from counselors who are also physically disabled and who can provide a source of inspiration.

MERS/Goodwill provides vocational counseling, job assessment and development, transitional school to work services, work adjustment, job placement and supported employment to disabled and disadvantaged individuals 16 years of age and older.

Coordinates affordable rides for people with transportation challenges. Mobility managers assist with finding the most affordable public transportation options to meet your specific needs. This service especially benefits senior citizens and individuals with disabilities by helping locate transportation companies that can transport to work, medical appointments, shopping and more.

TTY: 800-735-2966 Advocates on behalf of offenders and alleged offenders with developmental disabilities. Direct client assistance provides liaison support for eligible clients in the development of a treatment plan consistent with the person's needs, rights and responsibilities. Education and training provides information for criminal justice and social service professionals to enhance the awareness and understanding of the rights and responsibilities of person's with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who are at risk to become or who are involved in the criminal justice system. Services are available to individuals 17 years of age and older, and to juveniles under 17 if they are certified to stand trial as adults. Information and referral provides needed information or referral to appropriate resources.

Offers child day care supports to students who require additional staff to fully participate in school break programs, before and after school child day care, including before and after care for full day preschool.

Provides social skills development for individuals age 18 and over who are diagnosed with a higher cognitive functioning developmental disability to develop greater self reliance needed for productive employment and meaningful personal relationships. Services are provided in various group settings in the community by staff who actively participate in all events to help individuals develop their targeted skills and goals. Please visit the website for eligibility and qualification requirements.

People First - St. Charles Chapter is a self-advocacy group for individuals aged 18 and over diagnosed with a developmental disability that promotes self advocacy, training, quality of life and equal rights.The group meets once a month to address issues at local and state levels and actively participates in outreach efforts during the month of March in recognition of the annual Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Contact the People First - St. Charles Coordinator for meeting dates, locations and times.

Not-for-profit provider of employment services to people with disabilities. Employment services include: direct job placement, specialized services for people with traumatic brain injuries or hearing impairments, skill training programs, and supported employment for people requiring more intensive work site support. Services are available to individuals with a developmental disability who live in St. Charles County and who are eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation and Regional Office Services.

Serves as a "clearinghouse" for information on leisure and recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Services include information and referral, scholarships to recreation programs and camps, recreation support funds, and newsletters and special camp guides. Community presentations and customized training programs available. No referral necessary.

Aquatic Therapy is a program designed for people with physical limitations associated with developmental disabilities including cerebral palsy, neurological disorders, orthopedic limitations, hearing and visual impairments. Program offers physical therapy, water exercise, adaptive swimming lessons, and individual and group water programs for the purpose of improving health.

The St. Charles County Coalition of Service Providers is a network of agencies that serve people with disabilities. Agency representatives meet monthly to educate each other, legislators, and the community regarding disability issues that impact individuals and families in St. Charles County. The Coalition shares opportunities and develops partnerships through relationship building to provide a unified message that results in quality supports and services for those they serve.

Provides short-term, emergency shelter for children, birth through age 12, including those who have special medical, developmental, physical and/or emotional needs, whose families are faced with emergencies or who are in crisis. Children also receive a physical exam and any needed medication; a developmental assessment, art and play therapy, therapeutic interventions and treatment plans, all in a safe environment. Families receive counseling, parenting support, and referrals to helpful community resources.

Offers a non-sexual support and educational resource for gender non-conforming adults, significant others, caring professionals and all who support freedom of gender expression. The goal is to provide a nurturing environment conducive to individual growth and development and for networking among the membership regarding supportive health care and legal professionals and businesses in the St. Louis area.

Provides horseback riding instruction for individuals with disabilities as a means of therapy and recreation. Classes include sports riding, hippotherapy, developmental vaulting, carriage driving and competition team. No referral necessary. Must be over 24 months of age.

Toll free: 800-325-8174 Skill development, employment options, respite, independent living skills training, residential options, family life education, social/leisure activities for adults, developmental and therapeutic services for children birth to three years of age. Primarily serves individuals with severe, profound, and multiple physical/cognitive disabilities. TALENT CONNECT Program is a training to employment program designed to help people with disabilities to begin a career in the hotel and hospitality industry. The program is focused on developing real world, transferable job skills accomplished by partnering with local hotel and hospitality companies and providing 100% of training on site. Training is driven by the employer and supported by Talent Connect staff. This is a DDRB funded program.

Early intervention services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, augmentative communication evaluations, and family support programs.  Serves children with developmental disabilities from birth through 5 years of age.

Agency provides supports to individuals with developmental disabilities, based on a person centered planning approach where the services are designed by the individual with their support team. Services include the Individualized Supported Living (ISL) program, providing up to 24 hour residential support and Independent Living Assistance (ILA) averaging 7 hours a week of independent skills training. Areas of particular focus include community involvement, self-determination, protective oversight and continual growth toward independence. Another service, Project HEART, offers person-centered health education classes, skills training and resource information to people with development disabilities and those supporting them.