Progressive Community Services

10/21/2026

Did you know? Missouri law says courts must consider supported decision-making or other less restrictive alternatives before appointing a guardian or conservator.

Want to learn what those alternatives look like? Come to our free event next week on October 28 in St. Joseph. Jane St. John will share tools, resources, and strategies to help families and individuals build meaningful support systems.

Tag a family member, friend, or colleague who should be there!

Register: https://redcap.umkc.edu/surveys/?s=L887KN8KTYEJL4NX



[Image description: Flyer for “Alternatives to Guardianship,” a free Supported Decision-Making session with expert Jane St. John. Wednesday, October 28, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT at Progressive Community Services, 1620 N Woodbine Rd, Saint Joseph, MO. Includes a QR code to register.]

10/19/2026

Progressive Community Services is pleased to announce that our 2025 Annual Report is available for viewing!

This year, our report includes highlights of special initiatives and success stories from people we support.

We are thankful to the people we support, our incredible team here at PCS, and the community partnerships that continue pushing us toward our vision of an inclusive community where all people have value.

Read it here: https://progressivecommunityservices.com/pcs-2025-annual-report-now-available/

[Image description: Cover of 2025 Annual Report from PCS featuring a young man wearing an orange shirt and smiling - he is rethreading a weedeater]

10/14/2026

Guardianship isn’t the only option.

Join us for a FREE session on Supported Decision-Making with state and national expert Jane St. John. Learn how people with disabilities can make their own choices, with the right support, and live the life they choose.

When: Wed, Oct 28 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT
Where: Progressive Community Services, 1620 N Woodbine Rd, St. Joseph, MO

Self-advocates, families, professionals, and anyone curious about options in Buchanan County are welcome!

Register at https://redcap.umkc.edu/surveys/?s=L887KN8KTYEJL4NX



Missouri Family to Family LifeCourse Nexus

[Image description: Flyer for “Alternatives to Guardianship,” a free Supported Decision-Making session with expert Jane St. John. Wednesday, October 28, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT at Progressive Community Services, 1620 N Woodbine Rd, Saint Joseph, MO. Includes a QR code to register.]

10/07/2026

It's National Disability Employment Awareness Month and PCS is proud to be a Missouri Employment First Model Agency!

Employment First Model Agencies exhibit national best practices in person-centered & self-determined employment pathways for individuals & their supports.



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10/07/2026

Join us for a free learning opportunity focused on Supported Decision-Making and Alternatives to Guardianship.

This session is open to Buchanan County residents, self-advocates and their supporters, families, professionals, and anyone interested in exploring decision-making options in Missouri with a connection to Buchanan County.

October 28, 2026 at 10 am
Progressive Community Services
1620 N. Woodbine Rd
St. Joseph, MO 64506

Register at https://redcap.umkc.edu/surveys/?s=L887KN8KTYEJL4NX

Missouri Family to Family LifeCourse Nexus

[Image description: ALTERNATIVES TO GUARDIANSHIP event flyer with details about the event, including the speaker, date, and time]

10/06/2026

We want to see you at our next Good Life Group! It's happening next Tuesday morning at Hazel's Coffeehouse on Frederick.

Come and enjoy some coffee, conversation, and Charting the LifeCourse.

Feel free to RSVP via email at [email protected] or by calling (816) 364-3827.

[Image description: blue flyer with a large white circle containing uppercase text: COME TO THE NEXT GOOD LIFE GROUP COFFEE CONNECTION AND CHARTING THE LIFECOURSE and a smaller blue circle to the right with the Charting the LifeCourse medallion and text: OCTOBER 13 9:30-10:30am Hazel's Coffee 3829 Frederick" followed by text: Come and enjoy some coffee, conversation, and Charting the LifeCourse. RSVP ENCOURAGED: email [email protected] or call (816) 364-3827.]

10/06/2026

We are so proud of Denise and all of the passion she brings to our team and community!

[Image Description: Graphic of Leadership St. Joseph Class of 2026 profile featuring Denise Marquardt of Progressive Community Services. Denise is pictured smiling beside her response to the question, “What is one significant issue facing our community that you would like to address?” Her answer: “Safe and affordable housing.” United Way of Greater St. Joseph and Leadership St. Joseph logos are included.]

🌟 Leadership St. Joseph Class of 2026 Spotlight

Meet Denise Marquardt with Progressive Community Services, a member of the Leadership St. Joseph Class of 2026!

Throughout the year, Leadership St. Joseph participants get a firsthand look at the people, organizations and opportunities that shape our community while building connections and strengthening their leadership skills.

We’re excited to have Denise in this year’s class and the Leadership St. Joseph network!

10/01/2026

Yesterday, PCS hosted Pathways to Adulthood, an event designed to help parents and families navigate the transition to adulthood for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

We are extremely grateful to our community partners and team members for making this event possible and everyone who carved time out of their day to attend!

UCP of Northwest Missouri
Life Unlimited, Inc. - MERIL
Access II
Northwest Health Services
MoWest
Easterseals Midwest
University of Missouri Pre-Employment Transition Services
Partamian Law
Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities
Missouri Department of Social Services
Missouri Family to Family
LifeCourse Nexus

09/23/2026

NEXT WEEK! Join us on 9/30 for Pathways to Adulthood, a free event helping families navigate the transition to adulthood for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Have questions about guardianship, benefits, or what comes next? This is the place to get answers about:
🧡 Supported Decision-Making & guardianship
🧡 Benefits, services & supports
🧡 Options for education, employment & independent living
🧡 Local resources & agencies
🧡 Connect with other families

When: September 30, 2026 from 3-6:30PM
Where: PCS Headquarters at 1620 N. Woodbine

Register at https://tinyurl.com/pathwaysPCS

Spots are filling up! Don't wait to save yours.

[Image description: Flyer for Pathways to Adulthood. White Circle with uppercase centered black text PATHWAYS TO ADULTHOOD surrounded by a pink, orange, light blue and dark blue sunburst with wavy dotted lines, stars, and the PCS tree icon in various locations around the starburst. Calendar Icon + Wednesday, September 30, 2026 3 – 6:30 pm. and Location Pin Icon + 1620 North Woodbine, St. Joseph, MO 64506 + text details about event]

09/18/2026

Pathways to Adulthood ️| 9/30

3 PM Keynote: Colette Cox (UMKC/Missouri Family to Family ) on Supported Decision-Making

Then choose your breakouts:
👔 Employment Options
💰 Medicaid & SSI
🤝 Social Connections
💰 Special Needs Trusts & ABLE

And visit with local community resources!

When: September 30, 2026 from 3-6:30PM
Where: PCS Headquarters at 1620 N. Woodbine
Register at https://tinyurl.com/pathwaysPCS

[Image description: Flyer for Pathways to Adulthood. White Circle with uppercase centered black text PATHWAYS TO ADULTHOOD surrounded by a pink, orange, light blue and dark blue sunburst with wavy dotted lines, stars, and the PCS tree icon in various locations around the starburst. Calendar Icon + Wednesday, September 30, 2026 3 – 6:30 pm. and Location Pin Icon + 1620 North Woodbine, St. Joseph, MO 64506 + a basic event agenda]