Our Programs
DSF offers a variety of programs throughout our community and surrounding areas. Additionally, we do our best 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.
Community Integration
Community Integration is our most popular program because it gives our clients access to our community that they otherwise wouldn’t have because of financial constraints. We provide transportation and cover the client's cost of community activities. This can be as simple as a bowling experience, a trip to the pool, or a manicure. We also coordinate more extensive experiences like taking in a show at the FOX Theater, visiting Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium in Springfield, and The Gentle Farm outside of St. Louis.
Social Skills Speech Group
DSF partners with Speak-Easy, LLC, to provide free social skills group therapy to adults with developmental disabilities. A licensed speech pathologist leads all therapy in the state of Missouri. Each group therapy session lasts 6-8 weeks, providing our clients a safe space to learn, practice, and develop social skills with their peers.
Night to Shine
DSF partners with Capital West Christian Church to support Tim Tebow’s annual Night to Shine in Jefferson City. Since 2020, DSF has provided up to $7,000 per year to cover the cost of tuxedo rental for the gentlemen who attend Night to Shine.
Stars Night Out
Since 2019, DSF has partnered with JC Parks to cover the cost of their Stars Night Out program. This program provides social events twice a month for adults with developmental disabilities. They coordinate dances, hayrides, themed dinners, pool parties, and more. This popular program is not free, and even a small cost can be prohibitive for our clientele. So, DSF commits $5,000 yearly to cover the cost of all individuals with developmental disabilities in our community who desire to participate in Stars Night Out.
