Celebrating 50 years of serving families in our community!
Watch Our Story!
United Services for Children is marking a major milestone – and we want you to be part of it! Join us in celebrating 50 years of serving the children and families of our community. Since 1975, United Services for Children has empowered more than 10,000 children with developmental disabilities and delays. Our therapy, early intervention, and family support programs have helped children of all abilities reach their full potential. In this video, former United Services staff and alumni reflect on how the agency has shaped their lives and the community at large. This anniversary video was produced, filmed and edited by a team of Webster University students. Thank you to these amazing students for showcasing our organization’s history, growth and mission!!
Looking back: 50 years of United Services for Children
Journey through our history and explore key moments, milestones, and people that made United Services the agency it is today.
Celebrating 50 Years – One Story at a Time
Reflections from Families, Staff and Supporters
Hear the personal journeys of people touched by United Services for Children throughout its history. Click on each photo to hear their story.
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Be Part of Our 50th Anniversary Celebration!
We hosted a series of special events throughout 2025—each reflecting the spirit of our anniversary in a unique and meaningful way. From nostalgic throwbacks to family celebrations and community awareness, there was something for everyone. We kicked off the celebration in April with our 1970s-themed trivia night, Rewind to 1975, followed by our 30th annual golf tournament, FORE the Children, in May. In July, the St. Charles Regional Chamber hosted their Biz Brew at United Services, followed later in July by a Great Play Adventure scavenger hunt and Family Fun Fair. In August, United Services threw its biggest party of the year, the Golden Gala at Ameristar. We closed the year with the United for Neurodiversity conference in October and Shop and Sip in November.
Celebrate 50
Though our anniversary events are finished, you can still participate! Our Celebrate 50 monthly giving campaign invites you to support us in a fun and impactful way—by making a monthly gift that ensures our vital work continues for the next 50 years!
Read the 2025 Annual Report