DeWitt County

Local offices in DeWitt County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Public health · Regional office

  Cuero WIC Office at Cuero Park Clubhouse

  201 Leonard Roy Harmon Dr, Cuero, TX 77954

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC offers nutrition help and breastfeeding support for eligible families with young children.
  Call 361-578-2884DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on office.texaswic.org

• Public health · Regional office

  Cuero-DeWitt County Health Department

  115 N Gonzales St, Cuero, TX 77954

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health information and services.
  Call 361-275-0920DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.texas.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Golden Crescent Area Agency on Aging

  1908 N Laurent, Suite 600A, Victoria, TX 77901

  Help here

  • Older adult servicesOlder adults and caregivers can get benefits counseling, care support, nutrition services, transportation, and referrals.
  Call 361-578-8775DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gcrpc.org

• Veterans · County office

  DeWitt County Veterans Service Office

  307 N Gonzales St, Cuero, TX 77954

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 361-275-0862DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.dewitt.tx.us

• Emergency help · County office

  DeWitt County Emergency Management

  307 N Gonzales St, Cuero, TX 77954

  Help here

  • Emergency information and preparednessFind county emergency alerts, preparedness information, and local response resources.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.dewitt.tx.us

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Workforce Solutions Golden Crescent, Cuero Office

  1137 North Esplanade, Cuero, TX 77954

  Help here

  • Job search and training helpGet help finding a job, preparing for work, or exploring training and education options.
  Call 361-277-8870DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gcworkforce.org

• Library · City office

  Cuero Municipal Library

  207 E Main, Cuero, TX 77954

  Help here

  • Library cards and materialsApply for a library card and borrow books and other materials.Read more
  Call 361-275-2864DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofcuero.com

• Local office · Regional office

  Golden Crescent Area Information Center (2-1-1)

  Help here

  • Local help and service referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local health and human services and learn how to reach them.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gcrpc.org

DeWitt County, Texas website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve DeWitt County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in DeWitt County

• Cuero
• Nordheimnot checked yet
• Yorktown

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.
• 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