Pathways to Adulthood | Progressive Community Services

About Pathways to Adulthood

Turning 18 brings big questions. Join us for an event designed to help parents and families navigate the transition to adulthood for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Whether you’re just starting to think ahead or deep in the planning process, you’ll leave with practical tools, real answers, and a community of support behind you.

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WHEN

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
3 – 6:30pm

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WHERE

PCS Headquarters
1620 N. Woodbine Rd.
St. Joseph, Mo. 64506

Event Agenda

3 pm – 4 pm: Keynote Speaker
UMKC and Missouri Family to Family will offer a session about Support Decision-Making

4 pm – 4:30 pm: Explore Vendors

4:30 pm – 5:15 pm: Breakout Session 1

Employment Options Panel with Allison Rogers of Pre-ETS and others
Benefits Management Panel – Navigating Medicaid and SSI with Tina Cook of Northwest Heath

5:15 pm – 6 pm – Breakout Session 2

Building Social Connections and Social Capital with Progressive Community Services Family Navigation Team
Benefits Management Panel – Navigating Special Needs Trust and ABLE Accounts with Arman Partamian of Partamian Law

6 pm-6:30 pm – Vendor Fair and Wrap-up

What You’ll Learn

Supported Decision-Making & Guardianship
Understand your options, from full guardianship to less restrictive alternatives like Supported Decision-Making, and what’s right for your family.
Benefits, Services & Supports
Get clear, practical information on the benefits, services, and supports available to help your young adult thrive.
Options & Possibilities
Explore the full range of paths forward: education, employment, independent living, and more.
Community Connections
Meet local agencies and organizations ready to walk alongside your family, and connect with resources built for this journey.
You’re Not Alone
Talk with other parents and families who understand exactly what you’re going through — because sometimes the best support comes from someone who’s been there.

Vendor Fair

Accessibility Resource Center (ARC)

Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)