ABOUT US

In 1996, trailblazing parents and community leaders led an effort to educate the community on Senate Bill 40 legislation that would allow the county to levy up to a $0.20 per $100 valuation property tax to support the developmentally disabled.

Andrew County voters saw the need for our community, and it passed by the required simple majority. The Andrew County Commissioners appointed nine board members to serve on the first-ever Andrew County Senate Bill 40 Board, later to become known as The Sunshine Factory.

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Mission Statement

To identify persons with disabilities, and to provide those persons, their parents and/or caregivers with the information and services needed to allow them to more actively participate in home, leisure, and work activities in their communities. 

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WHAT WE DO

Our Board of Directors is composed of dedicated community

leaders, parents, and guardians who are committed to

strengthening opportunities and support for individuals with

developmental disabilities in Andrew County.

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TRANSPORTATION

We provide reliable transportation to employment, day programs, and workshops.

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SUPPORT

We fund goal-oriented services that support daily living skills and independence.

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PARTNERSHIPS

We partner with other entities to provide the funding for various services and fund authorized camps.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Our Board of Directors is composed of dedicated community leaders committed to strengthening opportunities and support for individuals with developmental disabilities in Andrew County.

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JENNIFER EDWARDS

DIRECTOR

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THE BOARD

Front Row (Left-Right)

Teri Howard and Becky Bell

 

Back Row (Left-Right)

Debbie Walker, Gay Dittemore, Cyndi Way, Jennifer Graham, Amanda Boyer, Diane Oliver, and Susan Garrison

MEETING INFORMATION

Meeting dates, times, and details are shared here to keep our community connected and informed.

MEETINGS

Meetings are held at the Andrew County Courthouse Meeting Room at 6 pm

January 12- (Budget Hearing) 2026

March 9, 2026

May 11, 2026

August 10, 2026

September 14, 2026

October 12, 2026

November 9, 2026

JOBS

Apply to be drivers/sub-drivers and monitors for Sunshine Factory.

Download and print the application here: Application