Serving our Community Since 1968
The core services UCP of Northwest Missouri offers are:
- Children's Program and Preschool, integrating children with and without disabilities
- An Adult Program, featuring small-group learning activities, community service projects, technology training, and essential life skills on-site at the UCP center in St. Joseph
- Through the UCP Supported Employment program, consumers find meaningful work, build confidence and receive services for job coaching and follow-up
- The Advocacy Program provides information and support to UCP families as well as helping the community understand disabilities in our area
Within these core services, UCP also provides these services to children and adults who are enrolled in our program:
- Occupational and physical therapy services for children and adults with disabilities
- Home visits from UCP Preschool teachers
- Assistance with IEPs, transitions and other resources
- Community involvement opportunities for adults, such as recycling, Meals on Wheels and assistance for other local organizations
- A lending library of resources, such as books and equipment, for parents and families to use at home
- Learning environments that include life skills, from cooking to sports, and computer technology for adults with disabilities
- A state-of-the-art outdoor play area, designed by a landscape architect, offering multiple textures, physical movement opportunities and ways to learn, grown and play for children of all abilities
