Community Support Services of Missouri
                 2312 Annie Baxter • Joplin, MO 64804                                                         
              Phone: 417-624-4515 • Fax: 417-624-9064 

                      

To provide individualized support services for persons with disabilities and their families
by enhancing opportunities for growth, productivity and independence.

Community Support Services of Missouri has been serving persons with disabilities since 1978.
Our organization has a rich history of making opportunities happen!

Our services are tailored to the specific needs of our consumers. We strive to provide the type and
amount of service each individual needs to be as independent as possible.

Our vision is to "provide opportunities for individual growth and acceptance of all people. A great community awaits where all are encouraged and celebrated in their uniqueness. In partnership with families, guardians, friends and funding agencies, we empower persons to live life to their fullest expectations."

Our programs range from residential programs such as independent supported living to community services such as our G.O.A.L.S. (Growing Opportunities and Life Skills) and Summer Programs.

Making Opportunities Happen for Persons with Disabilities

Established in 1978, Community Support Services has provided services for persons with developmental disabilities. Throughout the years, Community Support Services has expanded the services it provides.

Agency Milestones

• 1978 - Corporation established as Jasper County Sheltered Facilities Association
  by the Jasper County Sheltered Facilities Board
• 1978 - Opened Women's Group Home - Joplin
• 1979 - Opened Men's Group Home - Joplin
• 1981 - Established Leisure and Summer Camp Program
• 1983 - Established first Carthage Group Home - Forest
• 1984 - Established home for children with severe disabilities - Junge Blvd.
• 1985 - Established "Work Activity Center" (Group Day Program Services)
• 1989 - Built apartment building for persons with disabilities
• 1989 - Established Residential Assistance Program (Now called CASP)
• 1992 - Established second Carthage Group Home - Wynwood
• 1994 - Established Individualized Supported Living Program
• 1995 - Sold apartment building - moved residents to Individualized Supported Living
• 1997 - Changed name of agency to Jasper County Support Services
• 1998 - In cooperation with Jasper County Sheltered Facilities Board established
  Family Directed Support Program and the first private OHCDS contract in Missouri
• 2000 - Separation of County Board and Jasper County Support Services complete
• 2003 - Established First Steps Program - helping children 0-3
• 2003 - Changed name of agency to Community Support Services of Missouri
• 2004 - Received International CARF accreditation for 3 years
• 2005 - Established first Carl Junction Group Home
• 2005 - Began Individualized Supported Living Program in Nevada, MO in order to provide services that have become privatized by the state
• 2005 - CARL McCONNELL ACTIVITY CENTER opens
• 2007 - Implemented Therap On-Line Services
• 2007 - Received CARF accreditation through 2010
• 2008 - Celebrating 30 years of "Making Opportunities Happen!" 1978-2008