About_Us

Origins
MSSCA, a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency, was formed in
January of 1985 as Mat-Su Children's Services, Inc. by a
small group of community volunteers who believed in
providing community-based specialized services to families
with young children. At that time, the agency assumed
responsibility for the Mat-Su Infant Learning Program. The
Infant Learning Program (ILP) provides home-based
services to families with a child between the ages of birth
and three years old, who has either a diagnosed
developmental disability, a delay in development, or is at
risk for such a developmental delay.

MSSCA Changes and Grows
In January, 1987, the agency changed its name to Mat-Su
Services for Children and Adults, Inc. (MSSCA). The primary
reason for the name change was to demonstrate MSSCA's
belief that a continuum of services should be offered
locally. This concept has several practical implications,
most importantly; persons needing life long services would
have one local agency with whom to look for support.

In July, 1987 the Supported Employment and Living
Services (SELS), which includes supported employment,
supported living, respite, care coordination and family
support services joined the agency.

Opportunities
Beginning July 1998, MSSCA was chosen to be a member
agency of United Way of Mat-Su. This has provided new
opportunities for funding unmet needs for MSSCA
consumers and expanded public awareness of the agency
and the services we provide in our community.
Applications are submitted to United Way annually,
reflecting the current needs of our consumers.

In May of 2002, MSSCA was awarded a grant to support
the Fetal Alcohol Resource Project. This project provides
diagnosis and referrals for individuals prenatally exposed
to alcohol and their families. This team of volunteers are
dedicated to educating our community about prenatal
alcohol exposure and improving the lifetime outcomes for
those individuals.

Board of Directors
MSSCA is governed by a Board of Directors. These Board
members are community volunteers who represent a
cross section of skills, interest and experience. The Board
of Directors are legally and financially responsible for the
agency. A monthly business meeting is held and is open to
the public.

Non-Profit Status
MSSCA is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a
non-profit organization and has 501 (c)(3) status.