Get Help at Home Through the
Missouri CDS Program
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The Consumer Directed Services (CDS) program allows you to get help at home with daily tasks while staying independent. Best of all, you get to choose your own caregiver, such as a family member or friend, who can be paid for their time.
You may qualify if you:
✓ Are 18 or older
✓ Have active Missouri Medicaid
✓ Need help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, meals, or mobility
✓ Live in your own home (not in a nursing home)
Yes! You can choose a trusted family member or friend. However, legal guardians and spouses are not allowed to be paid caregivers through the program.
Caregivers can assist with:
✓ Bathing, dressing, grooming
✓ Meal preparation and feeding
✓ Light housekeeping and laundry
✓ Medication reminders
✓ Errands and grocery shopping
Rates vary by agency and funding, but typically our caregivers earn $14–$16 per hour. We will discuss exact pay during the enrollment process.
To apply to receive care through the CDS program start here. To apply to be a caregiver in the CDS program start here.
No worries! We can help connect you with qualified, caring attendants in your area.
Our agency handles all the paperwork, payroll, and background checks. You get to direct the care, and we take care of the rest!