Empowering youth, young adults and their families.

Summit Future Foundation was founded in 2018 on the belief that all persons, regardless of their ability, have the right to lead a meaningful and inclusive life. Over the last six years our core leadership has worked closely with individuals who have developmental differences, their families, and other community members to identify unmet needs in our community and create customized supports and solutions for those who desire the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. Our mission, vision and core values guide our organization in our continual efforts to ensure those we support have opportunities that result in them leading their most independent and inclusive lives. 


 Mission

Empower youth and young adults who experience a developmental disability in leading a meaningful and inclusive life by providing high quality and person-centered support and services to the person and their family. 

Vision

That all persons, regardless of their ability level, are active participants in their community including having access to safe and supportive housing, inclusive social and recreational participation, and competitive and integrated employment. 

Living our Core Values

Integrity

Treating those we serve with the utmost integrity in all interactions is corner stone to the support we provide to individuals, families, and community partners.

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Respect

Demonstrating respect for individual rights, personal choices, and families decisions is a guiding tenant of our individual and family engagement techniques.

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Passion

Our deep passion for changing life outcomes for those with developmental differences guides all we do from program development, to service delivery, and community engagement.

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Leadership

Exemplifying transformational leadership skills aides our organization in engaging individuals and families to enhance life outcomes as well as supporting local businesses who strive to improve disability inclusion practices.

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Accountability

Holding ourselves to the inclusive standards in which we hope our broader community emulates requires all involved within our organization to hold themselves accountable to our mission and those we serve.

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Affiliations and Designations

  • Gold and blue accreditation badge from CARF with the text "Aspire to Excellence" and "ACCREDITED" in the center, surrounded by a blue circle with the repeated phrase "Summit Future Foundation | CARF® Accreditation | Summit Future Foundation."

    CARF® International Accreditation

    Quality standards are the cornerstone of CARF accreditation.

    This achievement is an indication of our organization’s dedication and commitment to improving the quality of lives of the persons served.

  • Logo of Missouri Department of Mental Health with a stylized outline of Missouri, featuring the text 'Talent Pathways', 'Registered Apprenticeship', and 'Missouri Department of Mental Health' with surrounding blue text listing summit themes. The logo includes a tri-colored triangle with yellow, red, and blue, and a circular symbol with three figures and a hand.

    Missouri Talent Pathways

    Missouri Talent Pathways is a professional development and registered apprentice program for direct support professionals sponsored by the Missouri Department of Mental Health in collaboration with contracted providers.

    Summit Future Foundation is one of 15 organizations across the state of Missouri participating in the Talent Pathway's program. It is a testament to our dedication to providing high-quality services and support by ensuring those who work within our mission are trained in national best practices and equipped with the tools needed to promote optimal outcomes for those we serve.

  • Logo of Missouri VR and Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, featuring a torch icon and circular text stating "Summit Future Foundation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Summit Future Foundation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Summit Future Foundation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Summit Future Foundation, Vocational Rehabilitation" in blue on a white background.

    Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation

    Summit Future Foundation is a contracted provider with Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation. Our shared mission of supporting persons with disabilities to obtain and maintain quality employment.

    This partnership allows our organization to increase the number of people we serve in our supported employment programs and enhance our outreach efforts to support transition aged youth and their families.

  • A circular badge with blue text around the edge reading, '2021 Inclusion Award Winner | Summit Future Foundation | 2021 Inclusion Award Foundation | 2021 | Inclusion Award Winner | Summit Future Foundation | 2021'. Inside, a colorful geometric outline of the state of Missouri with a person icon and the words 'GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DISABILITY' beneath.

    Missouri Governor's Council on Disability

    Summit Future Foundation was awarded the Governor’s Council on Disability: 2021 Inclusion Award.

    The Inclusion Award is presented annually by the Governor’s Council on Disability, to recognize private and public employers, individuals, and organizations that have successfully included people with disabilities in education, employment, housing, leisure activities, universal design and website accessibility.

Supporters of Summit Future Foundation

Logos of three organizations: Clay County Missouri Developmental Disabilities Resource Board with yellow sun, blue water, and green land; Missouri Department of Mental Health with a red, yellow, and blue triangle; Platte County Board of Services with gold, crimson, and dark gray text.