The Missouri Department of Mental Health's Division of Developmental Disabilities (DD) administers four 1915(c) Home and Community Based Medicaid Waiver programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. Learn more >>

State funding

Autism Projects - The Missouri Department of Mental Health's Division of Developmental Disabilities funds five regional autism projects throughout the state to provide services to families with a loved one on the autism spectrum. This is a funding stream separate from the waiver programs. Learn more >>

SB40 Boards - County Boards or Senate Bill (SB) 40 boards are an additional source of funding and services at the local level for people with developmental disabilities. They are formed to distribute tax levies that are passed to benefit people with developmental disabilities. Learn more >>

Missouri Medicaid - Missouri HealthNet Division assists people with disabilities in meeting costs of medical services. Benefits are distributed according to income and medical need. Learn more >>

Private funding sources

Please consult our Resource Directory for private funding streams in your area.