Easterseals Midwest Picks Up Residential Services In Missouri

In September 2016, Progressive Community Services, a county taxing entity (political subdivision) that supports individuals with developmental disabilities in St. Joseph, Missouri announced plans to transfer its residential services to Easterseals Midwest, effective January 1, 2017. The transfer will bring PCS into compliance with federal regulations that require conflict-free case management.

PCS supports individuals with developmental disabilities throughout Buchanan County, Missouri by directly providing case management as well as funding non-profit organizations which also support people with developmental disabilities. PCS had been providing residential services and supports to about 45 people. It provided service coordination to about 550 . . .