St. Francois County Board
for the
Developmentally Disabled
Community Services
St. Francois County Board for the Developmentally Disabled is proud to partner with the Missouri Department of Mental Health to provide vital Community Services to individuals throughout St. Francois County.
Our Community Services Team works closely with each individual, their family or responsible party, their service coordinator, and local businesses to identify needs, set goals, and create customized plans for success—whether at home, in the community, or on the job.
Programs That Build Independence and Opportunity
Our Community Services department offers four core programs designed to support growth, skill development, and community participation.
On-Site Day Habilitation
Our On‑Site Day Program provides a group-based learning environment where individuals engage in curriculum‑based activities that strengthen:
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Daily living skills
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Socialization
Individuals are supported by caring staff who model skills, encourage progress, and celebrate every achievement.
Supported Employment
SFCBDD has DMH/DD contracts designed to assist in the complete job locatoin and retention process. The end expectation of services is for the individual to be able to retain employment long term. Staff support is assesed on an individual basis. Long term expectation can range for an individual to work completely independent without support in time, or to have continued one-on-one support indefintely.
For individuals seeking employment, our Supported Employment Program offers comprehensive, long-term support. Services include:
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Job skill development
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Assistance with job searches and applications
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Coaching in competitive or customized employment settings
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Continued follow‑along support to maintain success
Our goal is to help each person find and succeed in meaningful employment that aligns with their strengths and interests.
Attention Local Employers: Supported Employment Program
Community Integration
Through our Community Integration Program, individuals take part in meaningful experiences within the community—either individually or in small groups.
These real-world opportunities help participants build:
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Socialization skills
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Community life skills
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Confidence navigating everyday environments
From volunteering to recreational outings, each activity is tailored to promote engagement and independence.
Respite
Respite is form of temporary relief for families who need short term care for a disabled family member.
SFCBDD's out of home respite care center is designed to provide 24 hour a day care for a few days to a week.
Individualized Skill Developments
Individualized Skill Development services are individualized supports, delivered in a personalized manner, to support individuals who live in their own or family homes with acquiring, building, or maintaining complex skills necessary to maximize their personal independence. Teaching methods are individualized to what the participant wants to accomplish, learn, and/or change based on the identified skill as developed in the person-centered planning process and provided in accordance with the PCSP to achieve identified outcomes.
