Our Mission
Dedication is key
Callaway County Special Services’ mission is the commitment to the integration of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities into the community through programs, services, information and collaboration.
Our Vision
Empowering lives...
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities have an enhanced quality of life and are able to live and work in a community where they are valued.
Core Values
Caring
Respect
Commitment
Dignity
Compassion
Strength
Collaboration
Patience
Agency Timeline
The process
In 1988, citizens in Callaway County voted to exercise the provisions of 205.968-205.972 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri.
This is the year CCSS was named.
Day Services starts at the Adult Enrichment Center
8-bed group home built to offer respite and residential services
1st 16-unit apartment complex built to offer affordable housing with individualized supported living services.
2nd 16-unit apartment complex built to offer additional affordable housing with individualized supported living services
CCSS contracts with DMH in the Partnership for Hope Funding Initiative
CCSS begins the Individual and Family Support Pilot
The Life Enrichment Center new building was constructed and opened for day services