Caro
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Local offices in Caro
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · City office
Caro Housing Commission
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing commission for information about local public housing.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on carocity.net
Utilities · City office
Caro City Hall and Utility Billing
317 S. State Street, Caro, MI 48723
Help here
- City Hall servicesVisit City Hall for help with city services and local government questions.
- Utility billingGet help with water, sewer, and trash utility accounts and bills.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on carocity.net
Jobs and training · Regional office
GST Michigan Works! Caro Service Center
1184 Cleaver Rd., Caro, MI 48723
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpGet help with job searches, resumes, training, and other employment services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on gstmiworks.org
State office · State office
Michigan Secretary of State Caro Office
150 Millwood St., Caro, MI 48723
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for services related to driver licenses, state identification, and vehicle registration.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Library · Regional office
Caro Area District Library
840 W. Frank Street, Caro, MI 48723
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library's collections, programs, and public resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on carolibrary.org
City of Caro, Michigan website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Caro
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
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
2300 Lapeer Road, Flint, MI 48503
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
Legal Services of Eastern Michigan
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
Human Development Commission Inc
429 Montague Ave, Caro, MI 48723-1921
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Tuscola County
Caro is in Tuscola County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Tuscola County Office
1365 Cleaver Road, Caro, MI 48723
Help here
- Public benefits and family servicesApply for state benefits and get help with family and child support services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Local office · Regional office
Michigan 211 Northeast Michigan
Help here
- Community help and referralsCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org
Public health · County office
Tuscola County Health Department
1309 Cleaver Road, Suite B, Caro, MI 48723
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health screenings, immunizations, family planning, and help with communicable diseases.
- WICEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five can get healthy food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tchd.us
Older adults · Regional office
Region VII Area Agency on Aging, Tuscola County
429 Montague Avenue, Caro, MI 48723
Help here
- Aging servicesOlder adults and caregivers can get information and referrals for meals, in-home help, and other support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on region7aaa.org
Veterans · County office
Tuscola County Veterans Affairs
1309 Cleaver Road, Suite B, Caro, MI 48723
Help here
- Veteran assistanceVeterans can ask for help with benefit claims, transportation, and emergency financial assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tuscolacounty.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
GST Michigan Works! Caro Service Center
1184 Cleaver Road, Caro, MI 48723
Help here
- Job seeker servicesGet help searching for a job, exploring training, and planning your next career step.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gstmiworks.org
Michigan programs by kind of help
These are run by Michigan 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 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - 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
- 2-1-1 Northeast Michigan
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 888-636-4211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988