About Us

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Our Mission & Vision

Dedication is key

Callaway County Special Services is committed to empowering people and enriching lives by fostering a community that values and supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through education, resources, and services.

Core Values

CCSS core values are an extension of the mission and vision statements, expressing the organization’s beliefs.

Compassion

Promote kindness, inclusion, empathy and understanding toward others

Advocacy

Fight for inclusion, respect and understanding for our community

Respect

Treat all with dignity and patience

Collaboration

Commitment to our partners in our community

Agency Timeline

The process

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1988
The Vote

In 1988, citizens in Callaway County voted to exercise the provisions of 205.968-205.972 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri.

1989
CCSS Began

This is the year CCSS was named.

1990
Day Service Starts

Day Services starts at the Adult Enrichment Center

1991
Timbrook House

8-bed group home built to offer respite and residential services

1999
Brady Independent Living

1st 16-unit apartment complex built to offer affordable housing with individualized supported living services.

2002
Fisher Heights Apartments

2nd 16-unit apartment complex built to offer additional affordable housing with individualized supported living services

2013
CCSS Contracts With DMH

CCSS contracts with DMH in the Partnership for Hope Funding Initiative

2014
Individual & Family Support

CCSS begins the Individual and Family Support Pilot

2020
Life Enrichment Center

The Life Enrichment Center new building was constructed and opened for day services

Empowering People. Enriching Lives.