History

1969

The 75th Missouri General Assembly approved legislation to support individuals with developmental disabilities. The Senate Bill 40 authorized any county in Missouri to levy up to $0.20 per $100 in valuation property tax to support the legislation. 

1978

The Johnson County Commission appointed the first directors to the Johnson County Board of Directors to “establish, improve, and/or maintain a sheltered workshop, and/or residence facility, and/or related services for developmentally disabled or handicapped persons.” 

2009

Johnson County Board of Services entered into a contract with the Missouri Department of Mental Health to provide Targeted Case Management to individuals with developmental disabilities.