Our Programs

DSF offers a variety of programs throughout our community and surrounding areas. Additionally, we do our best to serve to help connect and provide information to families about other programs, benefits and helpful resources to the families and caretakers of those with special needs. 

Camp scholarships

DSF began offering special needs camp scholarships in 2016. Central Missouri is home to some exceptional special needs camps, that offer unique experiences and opportunities for growth, but they are not free. Many individuals with disabilities struggle to afford the camp experience and DSF can provide assistance with camp tuition.
 

somo athlete funds assistance

In 2018, DSF partnered with Special Olympics of Missouri to create a source of funding for athletes struggling to pay local fees to participate in sporting events in the Central Missouri Area. 

 SOCIAL SKILLS SPEECH GROUP

In 2017, DSF partnered with Speak Easy, LLC to bring a social skills group to Jefferson City where teenagers and adults with developmental disabilities could practiced learned social skills and speech with their peers. 

community integration

DSF offers grants, when available, to day programs and ISL’s in Central Missouri, to cover client portion of community integration outings. For more information on application and grant availability, please contact Danielle at 573-680-4913. DSF and Stars Night Out partnered in January 2019 to join forces in bringing cost free, fun, social engagement opportunities to adults with special needs in our community.