Cooper County Board of Sheltered Services

09/14/2026

💙 Happy DSP Recognition Week! 💙

CCBSS would like to say a big THANK YOU to all the amazing DSPs in our area. Your hard work, kindness, and dedication make a difference in the lives of the individuals you support every single day.

We see you, we appreciate you, and we are so thankful for all you do! 💙

Happy DSP Week!
— CCBSS

09/11/2026

📢 Support Group Update

There will be no Support Group meeting on Monday evening, September 14, due to a scheduling conflict.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting! 💙

09/05/2026

📣 Join us for a Community Resource Fair!

We’re excited to partner with the Boonslick Heartland YMCA for a Resource Fair on Thursday, October 22, from 6:00–7:30 PM at the Boonslick YMCA!

Come connect with local organizations, learn about resources available in our community, and discover services that can support you and your family.

📅 October 22
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Boonslick YMCA

We hope to see you there! 💙

We are excited to be the host of this upcoming event! Cooper County Board of Sheltered Services has always done an amazing job of finding resources for families and on October 22nd, you can visit with many of the organizations that bring these resources to our area.
We hope you will join us for this family-friendly event at the Y!
Thank you to Cooper County Board of Sheltered Services for considering the Y for this collaboration and for making a difference in our community.

09/05/2026

David Barton Elementary kiddos will be swinging in style next week!!!

Thanks again for your donations and support of this project — you are the reason this is possible!! 💙

09/05/2026

📍 We’re moving in Boonville!

Beginning October 6, our Boonville location will have a new home at:

102 Isle of Capri Blvd
Boonville, MO 65233

You’ll find us on the south end of the Isle of Capri parking lot, inside the building located there. We’re excited to welcome Boonville families into our new space and continue providing trusted pediatric care close to home. 💛 Opening Day: October 6

09/04/2026

CCBSS will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!

We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8.

09/03/2026

Hello! We are currently seeking a nutritionist or other qualified professional who has experience working with children with developmental disabilities, including autism, to provide an educational session for parents and caregivers.

We would especially like the session to address topics such as ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), picky or selective eating, food aversions, sensory-related eating challenges, and other feeding or nutrition concerns that may be more common among children with developmental disabilities.

Our goal is to offer parents and caregivers an informative and supportive session where they can learn more about these challenges, gain practical strategies for mealtimes and nutrition, and better understand when additional professional support may be beneficial.

If you or someone you know has expertise in this area and would be interested in speaking with our families, we would love to connect!

09/02/2026

💙 Interested in Becoming an Autism Friendly Business? 💙

What if a few simple changes could help more individuals and families feel comfortable, understood, and welcomed in our local businesses?

The Autism Friendly Business initiative helps businesses learn practical ways to better serve individuals with autism and other sensory, communication, or developmental needs. Becoming autism friendly isn’t about completely changing the way you do business—it’s about increasing awareness, providing staff with helpful knowledge and tools, and creating a more welcoming experience for people of all abilities.

For Boonville and our surrounding communities, this could make a meaningful difference. Families shouldn’t have to travel to larger cities just to find places where they feel understood and supported. Imagine having restaurants, shops, salons, recreation opportunities, offices, and other local businesses where families know they’ll be welcomed with patience and understanding.

Becoming an Autism Friendly Business can help our community:

💙 Give employees a better understanding of autism and how they can help customers feel comfortable.
💙 Create more inclusive and welcoming experiences for individuals and families.
💙 Help local businesses confidently serve a wider range of customers.
💙 Show families that they belong right here in our community.
💙 Build a stronger culture of inclusion throughout Boonville and the surrounding towns.

Cooper County Board of Sheltered Services (CCBSS) is interested in hearing from local businesses that would like to learn more about becoming an Autism Friendly Business.

Whether you own a restaurant, retail store, salon, professional office, entertainment venue, or another local business, we’d love to hear from you!

Interested? Comment below, send us a message, or tag a local business that you think would be a great fit! 💙

Together, we can help make Boonville and our surrounding communities places where all abilities are welcomed, understood, and included.

09/01/2026

Missouri Parents Act's Free Fall Into IEPs webinar series runs September 14–18 from 11:30 AM–1:00 PM.

Topics include:

• Special Education Law
• The Evaluation Process
• The IEP Process
• Disagreement Resolution Processes
• Effective Advocacy

You don't have to attend all five. Register for one webinar or join us for the entire series.

Register at missouriparentsact.org/training

800.743.7634 | [email protected]

09/01/2026

📣 We’re excited to announce the Cooper County DD Resource Fair!

Our goal for this FREE event is to bring resources together in one convenient place for individuals with developmental disabilities, families, caregivers, and community members.

We envision this Resource Fair as a one-stop shop where families and individuals can learn about services and supports available in our community, meet local providers, ask questions, explore opportunities, and make valuable connections—all in one place!

📅 October 22, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Boonslick Heartland YMCA Gym

📢 Interested in having a booth at the Resource Fair?
We would love to have organizations, agencies, service providers, and community partners join us and share the resources and opportunities they offer.

For information about having a booth, please contact our Executive Director, Madison Dollens, at [email protected].

💚 PLEASE SHARE! Help us spread the word so we can reach as many individuals, families, caregivers, providers, and community partners as possible. We hope to see you there!