Jackson County
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Local offices in Jackson County
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Local office · County office
Jackson County Government
415 E 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksongov.org
Public health · County office
Jackson County Public Health
3651 NE Ralph Powell Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64064
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jcph.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Authority of Jackson County
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceApply for available affordable housing or a Housing Choice Voucher.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hajc.net
Veterans · County office
Jackson County Veteran Services Office
415 E 12th Street, Room G13, Kansas City, MO 64106
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits, filing claims, and appealing decisions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksongov.org
Child support · County office
Jackson County Prosecutor's Office Child Support
324 E 11th Street, 11th Floor, Kansas City, MO 64106
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support matters through the county prosecutor's office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksongov.org
State office · State office
Missouri Family Support Division, Fletcher Daniels Office
615 E 13th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for food, cash, health coverage, and other family support benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City
6323 Manchester Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64133
Help here
- Community action servicesThe agency connects eligible residents with help for basic needs, housing costs, and other family needs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on caagkc.org
Older adults · Regional office
Mid-America Regional Council Area Agency on Aging
600 Broadway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64105
Help here
- Aging and adult servicesGet information and referrals for older adults, caregivers, and adults with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on marc.org
Library · Regional office
Mid-Continent Public Library
Help here
- Library servicesThe library system offers books, research resources, and other learning services to residents in its district.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mymcpl.org
Library · Regional office
Kansas City Public Library
14 W 10th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, information resources, and public programs in the areas served by the library district.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kclibrary.org
Courts and legal help · State office
16th Circuit Court of Jackson County, Library and References
Help here
- Court information and self-representation resourcesFind court forms and general information about court procedures and legal resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 16thcircuit.org
State office · State office
Kansas City License Office
1161 Emanuel Cleaver Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64110
Help here
- Driver and vehicle licensingApply for or renew a Missouri driver license, identification card, or vehicle registration.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov
Jackson County, Missouri website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Jackson County
Missouri programs by kind of help
These are run by Missouri 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
- United Way of Greater Kansas City 211
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