About Us
Lafayette County Bridging Support Services (LCBSS, formerly Lafayette County Board of Sheltered Services) is made possible by Missouri Senate Bill 40, a 1969 statute that allowed counties to levy a tax to offer services to persons with developmental disabilities.
Throughout its history, LCBSS has been a leader in best practices in the provision of disability services. To assist us in maintaining best practices, we are a member of MACDDS, the state association of County SB40 boards for developmental disability services.
Participants in LCBSS are supported and encouraged as they live and work as independently as possible. Members of the community
are empowered through work, friendships and life skills training. The staff of LCBSS equip participants to thrive by providing essential
support and practical assistance.
About Us
Lafayette County Bridging Support Services (LCBSS, formerly Lafayette County Board of Sheltered Services) is made possible by Missouri Senate Bill 40, a 1969 statute that allowed counties to levy a tax to offer services to persons with developmental disabilities.
Throughout its history, LCBSS has been a leader in best practices in the provision of disability services. To assist us in maintaining best practices, we are a member of MACDDS, the state association of County SB40 boards for developmental disability services.
Participants in LCBSS are supported and encouraged as they live and work as independently as possible. Members of the community are empowered through work, friendships and life skills training. The staff of LCBSS equip participants to thrive by providing essential support and practical assistance.
Highlights Throughout Our History
1969
Senate Bill 40 is passed.
1976
Voters in Lafayette County pass a levee of five cents per hundred assessed valuation to be collected, with a cap of eight cents. The Lafayette County Board of Sheltered Services is established.
1995
LCBSS votes to become a DMH community service provider. Over the following three decades, services grow to include residential, day habitation, transportation, personal care and case management services, employing more than 50 professional staff.
2007
LCBSS provides Targeted Case Management, with services offered to 200+ residents of Lafayette County.
2014
LCBSS expands The Bridge, the day activity center, after the purchase of an 8,600 square foot building, which includes meeting and training space utilized by all departments.
2025
LCBSS creates its first website and updates the agency name and logo. Lafayette County Bridging Support Services accurately captures the mission and vision of the agency, while retaining the acronym of LCBSS.
For information about the agency, services provided or board membership, call the LCBSS administrative office at 660-584-3101.