Kings County
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Local offices in Kings County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Kings County Human Services Agency
1400 W. Lacey Blvd., Building 8, Hanford, CA 93230
Help here
- Benefits and employment supportApply for CalFresh, Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, General Assistance, and employment services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on countyofkingsca.gov
Public health · County office
Kings County WIC
330 N. Harris St., Hanford, CA 93230
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible families can get food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kcdph.com
Child support · County office
Kings County Child Support Services
312 W. 7th St., Suite 201, Hanford, CA 93230
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage and child support orders, changing orders, and handling payments.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on countyofkingsca.gov
Housing authority · County office
Housing Authority of the County of Kings
670 S. Irwin St., Hanford, CA 93230
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about housing applications, waiting lists, and help for current program participants.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hakc.com
Public health · County office
Kings County Department of Public Health
460 Kings County Dr., Suite 101, Hanford, CA 93230
Help here
- Public health and clinical servicesGet public health information, immunizations, clinic services, and vital records.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kcdph.com
Mental health and recovery · County office
Kings County Behavioral Health
1222 W. Lacey Blvd., Hanford, CA 93230
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesContact the county for mental health and substance use treatment and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kcbh.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Kings County Law Library
1400 W. Lacey Blvd., Building 4, Hanford, CA 93230
Help here
- Legal information and researchUse legal research materials and get help finding information, but staff cannot give legal advice.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on countyofkingsca.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Kings-Tulare Area Agency on Aging
4025 W. Noble Ave., Suite A, Visalia, CA 93277
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet referrals and information about services for older adults and their caregivers.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ktaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Kings County Veterans Services Office
1400 W. Lacey Blvd., Law Building 4, Hanford, CA 93230
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding, preparing, and filing claims for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on countyofkingsca.gov
Emergency help · County office
Kings County Office of Emergency Services
280 Campus Dr., Hanford, CA 93230
Help here
- Emergency information and preparednessFind county emergency alerts and information to prepare for disasters.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on countyofkingsca.gov
Jobs and training · County office
Kings County Job Training Office
124 N. Irwin St., Hanford, CA 93230
Help here
- Job training and employment servicesGet help finding work, training, and employment services through the county job training office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on countyofkingsca.gov
State office · State office
California DMV Hanford Field Office
701 W. Hanford Armona Road, Hanford, CA 93230
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver license or ID and handle vehicle title and registration services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ca.gov
Library · County office
Kings County Library
110 S. 11th Ave., Hanford, CA 93230
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, computers, online resources, and programs for residents.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kingscountylibrary.org
Kings County, California website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Kings County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Central California Food Bank
4010 E. Amendola Ave., Fresno, CA 93725
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Central California Legal Services
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Kings Community Action Organization, Inc.
1130 N. 11th Avenue, Hanford, CA 93230-5998
Listed on csd.ca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Kings County
California programs by kind of help
These are run by California and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 Kings County
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988