Childress
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Local offices in Childress
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Childress Housing Authority
407 Ave B NW, Childress, TX 79201
Help here
- Public housingApply for public housing for eligible individuals and families.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on childresshousing.org
Utilities · City office
Childress Water Department
315 Commerce St., Childress, TX 79201
Help here
- Water and wastewater billingAsk about water and sewer bills, start service, or make a payment.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofchildress.com
Local office · City office
Childress City Hall
315 Commerce St., Childress, TX 79201
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services or information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofchildress.com
State office
Childress Driver License Office
1700 Avenue F NW, Suite A, Childress, TX 79201
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsVisit by appointment for driver license and identification card services.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov
Library · City office
Childress Public Library
117 Avenue B NE, Childress, TX 79201
Help here
- Library cards and materialsGet a library card and borrow books, audiobooks, and movies.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on childress.harringtonlc.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Childress Fair Park
Help here
- Parks and recreationUse public park facilities, trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofchildress.com
City of Childress, Texas website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Childress
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
High Plains Food Bank
815 Ross St., Amarillo, TX 79102
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 Aid of NorthWest Texas
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
Panhandle Community Services
1309 SW 8th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79101-2032
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Childress County
Childress is in Childress County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Childress WIC Clinic
211 Ave F NW, Childress, TX 79201
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportApply for food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, and children under five.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on office.texaswic.org
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Childress
407 Ave B NW, Childress, TX 79201
Help here
- Public housingApply for affordable public housing and ask about your application.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childresshousing.org
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle
415 Southwest 8th Avenue, Amarillo, TX 79101
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportFind support and services for older adults and the people who care for them.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on theprpc.org
Emergency help · County office
Childress County Emergency Management Coordinator
100 Ave E NW, Childress, TX 79201
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessGet local emergency alerts and information about preparing for emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childresstx.us
Library · Regional office
Childress Public Library
117 Ave B NE, Childress, TX 79201
Help here
- Library materials and public accessGet a library card, borrow materials, use computers, or get help with printing and scanning.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childress.harringtonlc.org
Local office · County office
Childress County Tax Assessor-Collector
100 Ave E NW, Suite 5, Childress, TX 79201
Help here
- Vehicle titles and registrationGet help with vehicle registration, title transfers, and related records.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childresstx.us
Texas programs by kind of help
These are run by Texas 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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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 Texas
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 2-1-1 or 877-541-7905 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988