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2026 Jerry Zafft Award

On Friday May 1, Midwest Special Needs Trust had the privilege of honoring, Sarah Giboney, a truly dedicated and longstanding board of trustees’ member with the prestigious Jerry Zafft Award. Her years of commitment, leadership, and passion have made a lasting impact...

St. Louis Special School District’s Transition Night

MSNT Trust Specialist I, Miranda Martin, exhibited at the 2026 Saint Louis Special School District’s Transition Night. Families with school-aged children attended to gather valuable information needed for their children’s future. This event equipped families with the...

The Arya Foundation Disability Awareness Convention

Miranda Martin, Trust Specialist I, exhibited at the 2026 Arya Foundation Disability Awareness Convention. Families and caregivers gathered information on resources available for current or future needs. MSNT has attended this event for three years and always look...

2025 Boone Center Inc (BCI) Transition Conference

Miranda Martin, Trust Specialist I, and Lilly Vincent Kirubakaran, Trust Specialist II exhibited at the Boone Center Inc (BCI) Transition Conference. The conference focused on the transition period for individuals with...

2025 Johnson County Board of Services

Casie Stephens, Associate Director, exhibited at the Johnson County Board of Services Ice Cream Social. This was the first year the social was also a resource fair, and it was a huge success! Many families and...

Is a Special Needs Trust Right for You?

Is a Special Needs Trust Right for You?

October was National Special Needs Law Month, which promoted awareness of the legal rights of people with special needs, their families and their caregivers — the perfect time to explore your options. Learn more about what to know and do if you’re considering a trust.

2019 Missouri Elder Law Symposium

2019 Missouri Elder Law Symposium

Nathan McKee, Trust Specialist II, Mary Lou Hughes, Trust Specialist III, Diana Love, MoNAELA Chapter Executive and Brian Quinn, MoNAELA Board President attending the 2019 Missouri Elder Law Symposium at the Ameristar Casino Resort in Saint Charles, MO in December....

MACDDS Conference 2019

MACDDS Conference 2019

Charitable Trust Specialist Heather Allen and Trust Specialist III Casie Stephens were excited to speak at the Missouri Association of County Developmental Disabilities Services (MACDDS) Conference held on October 17 and 18 in Columbia, MO. Heather and Casie are...

Model Employer Showcase 2019

Model Employer Showcase 2019

Midwest Special Needs Trust’s Casie Stephens, Trust Specialist III, and Heather Allen, Charitable Trust Specialist with Missouri Governor Mike Parson while supporting the Missouri as a Model Employer Talent Showcase on October 10th at the Missouri State Capitol. The...

Association of Trust Organizations 2019

Association of Trust Organizations 2019

MSNT Executive Director Kathy Birkes and Trust Specialist Mary Lou Hughes at the Association of Trust Organizations annual meeting with ATO President Stuart Allen and Board member, Phil Buchanan. [su_spacer size="30"]

Real Voices Real Choices 2019

Real Voices Real Choices 2019

Trust Specialists Casie Stephens and Sterling Odneal and Charitable Trust Specialist Heather Allen exhibiting at the Real Voices Real Choices Conference on August 26, 2019. [su_spacer size="30"]

ARC of Missouri Education Summit 2019

ARC of Missouri Education Summit 2019

Charitable Trust Specialist Heather Allen and Trust Specialist II Nathan McKee exhibiting at the Arc of Missouri Education Summit on September 10, 2019. [su_spacer size="30"]

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