Reach For Independence

Reach For Independence Our Mission is to enhance the quality of life, self-sufficiency, and independence to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

03/14/2026

Please help us find the perfect adoptive home for this amazing future comedian, Nick.

Nicklous, who prefers to go by “Nick”, loves to tell jokes that make other people laugh! He gets along easily with adults and his peers, and he enjoys being around others and feeling included. He has a keen eye for building things and loves spending time creating worlds with LEGOs and video games. But if he feels a bit competitive, Nick delights in playing flag football outside. When really interested in a subject, he is fond of getting lost in a book and learning all that he can. Lately, he’s been fascinated by science and is absorbing as much as he can through books and science videos. Nick is the biggest fan of cheesy broccoli and mashed potatoes with country gravy. He adores animals, especially cats and dogs, and hopes to have a home with pets someday. Although his favorite holiday is Halloween, one of his favorite characters is the Grinch, in addition to Ninjago. If he could have any superpower, he would like to have the ability to be a shadow. He is known for being very helpful, and his favorite colors are purple and mint green. Nick states that he dreams of “finding a family that loves me” and wants to go fishing and camping someday.

As a sixth grader, math and science are his favorite subjects.

Nick would do best in a home with a mom and a dad, with siblings to play with. A home with pets in a rural area is preferred; however, his caseworker will consider all family types. Financial assistance may be available for adoption-related services.

For Missouri children, both home-studied and non-home-studied Missouri families are encouraged to inquire; only home-studied families from other states should do so.

If you would like make an official adoption inquiry please visit https://www.raisethefuture.org/waiting-children #!/profile/376118/

If you can't adopt we ask that you share to help spread awareness.

03/07/2026

Jack’s Joke of the Day is back! 😄

Jack is serving up another good one today using his communication device. We love seeing the smiles and laughter he brings to everyone around him. Keep the jokes coming, Jack! 🎤😂

03/06/2026

Big shout out to our February Employees Recognized for Excellence at Reach for Independence! 🎉

Please join us in celebrating Virginia Henderson, Nick Blackmon, Grace Baldwin, Stacey Burgess, Camille Blanton, Anna E., and Donna Brown for their outstanding dedication and heart for the people we serve.

Every day these team members go above and beyond—showing compassion, teamwork, patience, and a commitment to making a real difference in the lives of others. Their hard work helps make Reach for Independence a place where individuals can truly thrive.

We are so grateful for each of you and the impact you make! 👏

Drop some love in the comments to congratulate them! 💙 If you want to recognize someone for their excellence, click on the form below!

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Today was a great day for the Enrichment Center crew! 🎉Our group enjoyed a fun lunch outing at Cheddar’s, filled with go...
03/06/2026

Today was a great day for the Enrichment Center crew! 🎉

Our group enjoyed a fun lunch outing at Cheddar’s, filled with good food, great conversations, and lots of smiles. Getting out in the community together always makes the day extra special!

We also had an even bigger reason to celebrate… Happy Birthday to Nasir! 🥳 His birthday was today, and we loved getting to celebrate him while we were out. We hope your day was as awesome as you are, Nasir!

Help us wish him a very happy birthday in the comments! 🎂🎈

We hope you all enjoyed the beautiful weather today. Humpday challenge- “Thumbless for 30”Don’t use tour thumbs for at l...
02/18/2026

We hope you all enjoyed the beautiful weather today.

Humpday challenge- “Thumbless for 30”
Don’t use tour thumbs for at least 30 minutes. To help, you can use rubber bands, hair ties, or even some type of gloves. We bet it’s harder than you think.
When you complete the challenge, come back and smash that thumbs up button 😉

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