Missouri’s No Wrong Door

Connecting people, organizations, and systems to strengthen access to long-term services and supports (LTSS) across Missouri.

About Missouri’s No Wrong Door

Missouri’s No Wrong Door (NWD) is working to make it easier for individuals, families, and caregivers to find and access information, services, and supports, regardless of where they first seek assistance. Current efforts focus on connecting partners across aging, disability, and other service systems to improve coordination and transform access to long-term services and supports (LTSS) across the lifespan.

No Wrong Door Link and Learn Series

Learn. Connect. Collaborate.
The No Wrong Door Link and Learn Series brings together local partners across systems and populations for regional learning and collaboration. Each Link and Learn event will focus on a topic that supports Missouri’s No Wrong Door vision while creating an intentional space for shared learning, regional engagement, and stronger cross-system partnerships.

Through the series, participants will:

  • Learn about topics, approaches, and resources that can strengthen services and supports across the lifespan.
  • Share knowledge, experiences, and resources with local partners in their region.
  • Build awareness of programs, organizations, and resources available in their region.
  • Identify opportunities for stronger coordination and cross-system collaboration.

Upcoming Link and Learn Event

Enhancing Person-Centered Supports Across the Lifespan
Enhancing Person-Centered Supports Across the Lifespan is the first regional learning opportunity in the Missouri’s NWD Link and Learn Series. This interactive event will focus on strengthening person-centered practices across the lifespan through the Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) framework.

What You’ll Learn:
By the end of the event, participants will:

  • Learn about Missouri’s NWD vision and the role of regional partners in the statewide network.
  • Explore the CtLC framework, principles, and tools that can be applied to your work.
  • Identify ways to strengthen person-centered approaches within and across systems.
  • Build relationships with local partners and identify opportunities for cross-system collaboration.
  • Contribute to a shared vision for person-centered LTSS in Missouri.

Who Should Attend?
This training is for anyone who supports, plans with, advocates alongside, or helps individuals and families access LTSS across the lifespan. Participation is intentionally cross-systems, bringing together people with different roles, experiences, and perspectives.

Participants may include:

  • Self-advocates and family caregivers
  • Professionals who plan, problem-solve, or coordinate services
  • Organizational or program leadership
  • Other community partners

Link and Learn Series Event:
Enhancing Person-Centered Supports Across the Lifespan

Complete the Regional Link and Learn Interest Form to let us know which event(s) you would like to attend. Space is limited and completing the interest form does not guarantee a spot. Selected participants will receive a confirmation email and calendar invitation with additional information, including event times, location and address details, and other logistics.

Each Link and Learn event will be a full-day, interactive learning, collaborating, and networking opportunity. Participants will have a midday break to grab lunch on their own.

Upcoming Regional Events:

Find a Link and Learn event in your region.

  • Wednesday, September 16, 2026
    Hannibal, Mo.
    Hannibal Knights of Columbus
    907, 1 Columbus Rd, Hannibal, MO, 63401 

  • Thursday, September 17, 2026
    Columbia, Mo.
    Boone County Family Resources  
    2700 W Ash St, Columbia, MO 65203

  • Friday, September 25, 2026
    St. Joseph, Mo.
    Interserv
    5400 King Hill Ave, St Joseph, MO 64504 

  • Monday, September 28, 2026
    Kansas City, Mo.
    Kauffman Center Conference Room
    4801 Rockhill Rd, Kansas City, MO 64110
  • October Date TBD
    St. Louis, Mo.
    Location TBD

  • Tuesday, October 13, 2026
    St. Charles, Mo.
    DDRB St. Charles County
    1025 Country Club Rd, St. Charles, MO 63303

  • Friday, October 23, 2026  
    Springfield, Mo.
    Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
    2214 S Brentwood Blvd, Springfield, MO 65804
     
  • October Date TBD
    Cape Girardeau, Mo.
    Location TBD 

Accessibility

Missouri’s No Wrong Door is committed to creating a learning environment that is inclusive and accessible. The interest form will provide an opportunity to identify accommodations or accessibility supports that would facilitate your full participation in the event. 

Certificate of Attendance

Participants may request a Certificate of Attendance following the event. You will have an opportunity to indicate whether you need a certificate when completing the post-survey at your local event.

Questions?

For questions about the Link and Learn Series, registration, event logistics, accessibility, or accommodations, please contact Kamryn Rice (kamrynrice@umkc.edu).

Presented in Partnership With:

LifeCourse Nexus, Training and Technical Assistance Center, UMKC Institute for Human Development, UCEDD
LifeCourse Nexus, Training and Technical Assistance Center, UMKC Institute for Human Development, UCEDD

Sponsored by Missouri’s No Wrong Door in collaboration with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the University of Missouri Kansas City’s Institute for Human Development.

This project is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $450,000 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government. Award #90NWGV0014-01-00.