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Mission

Our mission at Thrive is to create an environment centered around personal choice, input, and freedom to live abundantly in the community and at home.

We provide a supportive atmosphere of love, acceptance, care, dignity, and respect. Thrive upholds individual rights to be free to make decisions and choices and to be an integral part of the community in which we all live.

From Our Family to Yours

Thrive began around a family table, with a shared goal: bringing peace of mind to families and helping people live with dignity, choice, and connection. That personal commitment continues to guide our work today.

Our team brings together direct support professionals, care coordinators, and administrative staff. Together, we support everyday goals, coordinate care, and build relationships with individuals and families. Every role contributes to a respectful, person-centered experience at home and in the community.

Our Founders & Our Team

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    Kerri Ford

    PROVIDER, OWNER

    I believe a life helping others is a life best lived. I grew up working a farm in Southern Missouri. A passion for travel and meeting new people led me to pursue a Geography degree from Missouri State. I have two wildly active and creative children that make my heart sing every day. I love literature, art, music, and napping on Sunday afternoons, but more than anything, I love to dream big, work hard, and make it happen.

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    Jackie Wright

    PROVIDER, OWNER

    Jackie grew up on a farm in Southern Missouri and graduated from Missouri State University. After creating and establishing a successful childcare facility in Oregon County, she then transitioned to where she found her calling, working with independent living programs for foster youth, the developmentally disabled, and those with traumatic brain injuries. She is passionate about the importance of home, relationships, and community. Jackie has dedicated her life to helping others reach their life goals. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, John, in the outdoors, repurposing furniture, vintage finds, and interior design. “I believe in the power of a single act of kindness…It changes the world!”