Start hereOfficial
Missouri Seniors & Disability Services (DHSS)
Front door for aging/disability information and links to local supports (including Area Agencies on Aging).
Missouri
Missouri resources for caregivers
Key Missouri entry points for caregiver support & respite, long-term services and supports (LTSS), job-related leave options, safety reporting, and benefits portals. (Official sources when possible.)
Status: Draft — please verify links before publishing.
Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026
Caregiver supportOfficial
Caregiver resources (MO)
State caregiver resources and program information (verify local availability through your AAA).
Medicaid LTSSOfficial
MO HealthNet (Missouri Medicaid)
Start here for Medicaid programs and long-term services/supports information (no eligibility promises).
Self-directedOfficial
Personal Care (consumer-directed option)
Personal Care program info; ask about consumer-directed models and self-direction where available.
Job supportOfficial
Family & medical leave (job protection)
Missouri does not have a statewide paid family leave program. Start with federal job-protected leave rules.
SafetyOfficial
Adult Protective Services (APS)
Official pathway to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults.
OmbudsmanOfficial
Long-Term Care Ombudsman (MO)
Help with long-term care facility concerns, complaints, and resident rights.
Benefits portalOfficial
myDSS (benefits portal)
Apply for and manage benefits online (verify program availability and steps in the portal).