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Missouri First Steps — System Point of Entry

Missouri First Steps' regional System Point of Entry agencies handle referral, intake, eligibility and family service planning for children from birth to age three with disabilities. The July 2026 roster provides regional contacts, including Greater Kansas City.

Last checkedOct 11, 2026Public-source summary; confirm current access
Service areaGreater KC: Cass, Henry, Jackson, Johnson and Lafayette counties in Missouri. Clay, Platte and Ray are in the Northwest region, which uses the same listed phone.
Record statusPublic-source summary; confirm current access
How to beginSee the first step below

What is offered

Publicly identified services and programs

  • Early-intervention referral and intake
  • Eligibility and family service planning

How to begin

Call Greater KC or Northwest First Steps at 816-363-1078, or the statewide referral route 866-583-2392 extension 3 to identify your regional intake team.

What to confirm

  • Individual child eligibility and exact region assignment; Greater KC covers Cass, Henry, Jackson, Johnson and Lafayette counties, while nearby counties may use the Northwest region.

Eligibility and access

Children from birth to age three with disabilities; program-specific eligibility is determined through intake.

Greater KC: Cass, Henry, Jackson, Johnson and Lafayette counties in Missouri. Clay, Platte and Ray are in the Northwest region, which uses the same listed phone.

Costs, funding and authorization requirements vary; confirm the requested program.