Hetlinger Developmental Services
Individual and Family ServicesKansas, United States11-50 Employees
Hetlinger Developmental Services, Inc. provides services to people with developmental disabilities. Founded in 1961 by concerned parents and volunteers, the agency has expanded in both scope and reach. It serves as the Community Developmental Disability Organization for Lyon, Chase, Morris, and Wabaunsee Counties in Kansas. It partners with Community Supports and Services, a division of Health Care Policy, within the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services, to support a locally managed developmental disabilities service system statewide. Based in Emporia, Kansas, the organization operates in the individual and family services sector to assist individuals and families navigating developmental disabilities needs. In 2026, the agency appointed Tammy Maley as chief executive officer, following a prior leadership change in 2022.