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Center for Human Services Names Tec Chapman Chief Program Officer

Center for Human Services (CHS) is excited to announce Tec Chapman as the next Chief Program Officer. Chapman will join CHS on November 1, and work alongside current Chief Program Officer Loletta Combs until her retirement on December 31.  “Tec understands both the daily work of supporting people and the leadership needed to help that…

Workforce Solutions Showcase

Looking for employees? Come meet an untapped local talent pool! Join us for our Workforce Solutions Showcase to meet job seekers, discover their skills and talents, and learn about resources available to support your hiring and retention needs. Ready to connect with your next great employee? Register as an employer today using the link below!

CHS 18th Annual Turkey Trot

Start your Thanksgiving morning with a tradition that brings our community together! Join us on Thursday, November 26th at the County Distributing/Budweiser building for the 18th Annual Center for Human Services Turkey Trot. There’s a way for everyone to join the fun with a 5K run/walk, 1 Mile run/walk, and Gobbler Dash for kids. Whether…

Center for Human Services Announces Acquisition with Bridges Community Support Services 

Center for Human Services (CHS) and Bridges Community Support Services (Bridges) announce acquisition bringing the two organizations together in service to support individuals, families, and communities across Missouri. This new chapter is set to take effect October 1, 2026, and reflects a shared commitment to strengthening both organizations, while supporting the individuals and families they…

Google Collaborates with Center for Human Services to Launch Missouri’s First Statewide Mobile Sensory & Accessibility Resource Center

Center for Human Services (CHS) proudly announces that Google has provided a transformational contribution to serve as the Founding Sponsor of Missouri’s first statewide Mobile Sensory & Accessibility Resource Center, an innovative initiative designed to remove barriers and create more inclusive community experiences for individuals with disabilities, sensory sensitivities, autism, mobility challenges, and medical needs.  Google’s funding…

54th Annual Golf Classic

The CHS Golf Classic & Auction began 54 years ago at the Sedalia Country Club, and it’s been making an impact ever since! Over the years, we’ve celebrated more than 30 tournament champions and raised vital funds to support the work we do. Today, CHS proudly serves over 12,000 children, adults, and families across 60+ counties who are affected…

Center for Human Services Revitalizes Greenhouse, Introduces Bloom Beyond

Center for Human Services (CHS) is proud to announce the revitalization of the former Bloomin Gardens greenhouse, now reintroduced as Bloom Beyond. Originally gifted by the Mason Family and located at 1500 ½ Ewing Drive in Sedalia, the greenhouse has long held meaningful potential. Following a period of closure, CHS recognized an opportunity to reimagine…

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Center for Human Services Breaks Ground on Limitless Life Solutions Therapy Center

Center for Human Services (CHS) was proud to host a groundbreaking ceremony for Limitless Life Solutions on Friday, March 20, 2026. In 2023, Center for Human Services launched Clinical Behavioral Services, now known as Limitless Life Solutions, in Pettis County to increase access to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for families navigating autism and related diagnoses….

Center Post 2026

Read our latest newsletter to learn more about Sammee’s employment journey, recent service expansions, and the groundbreaking of our new therapy center for Limitless Life Solutions.

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Lainee’s Journey of Strength and Self-Advocacy

When 13-year-old Lainee Cornelius first connected with Center for Human Services (CHS) in November 2023, her family was doing everything they could to meet her complex needs on their own. Living in Bolivar, Missouri, Lainee’s grandmother and guardian, Teresa, often had to pay out of pocket for critical medical equipment and services, while also caring…