Local Resources – Barton
Resources are available to help you and your family get the support you need. Look for state and national resources as well as county specific supports in the areas you need it most.
Health, Nutrition, and WellnessMilitary Family OptionsChild Care and Early learning NeedsFamily Fun and Education OpportunitiesGeneral Family SupportsEmergency Situations
Health, Nutrition, and Wellness
Find the programs and resources in place for families who need assistance with access to nutritious foods and healthcare.
Barton County Health Department
Barton County Health Department offers immunizations, family planning services, women’s health services, various health screenings/testing, prenatal classes, and the WIC program.
1301 East 12th St
Lamar, MO, 64759
(417) 682-3363
Joplin Regional Center- Mental Health
The Department of Mental Health provides mental health services.
3600 E. Newman Rd.
Joplin, MO, 64802
(417) 629-3020
Military Family Options
There are programs that focus on providing support to active military and veterans’ families.
Legal Aid of Western Missouri- Joplin
Legal Aid of Western Missouri provides free civil (non-criminal) legal assistance with help to stay in their homes, escape domestic violence, secure veterans’ benefits or address many other legal challenges.
302 S. Joplin
Joplin, MO, 64801
(417) 782-1650
Child Care and Early Learning Needs
Section for Child Care Regulation
Call the Section for Child Care Regulation if you have a complaint about a child care program.
149 Park Central Square, Suite 116
Springfield, MO, 65801
(417) 895-6541
First Steps is Missouri’s Early Intervention system that provides services to families with children, birth to three years of age, with disabilities or developmental delays. The program is designed to meet the needs of families related to enhancing their child’s development, learning, and participation in family and community life.
2312 Annie Baxter
Joplin, MO, 64804
(417) 623-3243
Family Fun and Education Opportunities
Barton County Extension Center
Barton County Extension Center coordinates the 4-H youth program.
801 East 12th St
Lamar, MO, 64759
(417) 682-3579
Parents as Teachers provides parent education and family support to families throughout pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten with personal visits, parent group meetings, screenings, and a resource network.
202 W 7th
Lamar, MO, 64759
(417) 682-3527
Parents as Teachers provides parent education and family support to families throughout pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten with personal visits, parent group meetings, screenings, and a resource network.
401 E Yale
Liberal, MO, 64762
(417) 843-5865
The Community Alliance of Southwest Missouri- Full Potential Program
Full Potential is a program which offers assistance with registration fees and equipment for most youth sports. The program strives to give every child who wishes to participate in youth sports the opportunity.
1027 S. Main, Ste. 7
Joplin, MO, 64801
(417) 782-9899
General Family Supports
Resources and assistance programs for housing, utilities, employment, and more are listed below. Can’t find the resource you need? Contact us to help you connect with the support your family needs.
(Housing, Transportation, Clothing, Employment)
The Family Support Division can help you or your family with food stamps, health care, child care, child support, and other needs.
501 W 13th St
Lamar, MO, 64759
(417) 682-3531
The Children’s Division is responsible for the administration of child welfare services, ensuring the safety, permanency, and well-being of Missouri children.
501 West 13th St
Lamar, MO, 64759
(417) 682-3531
Child Support Enforcement provides a variety of services, from the establishment of paternity and child support orders to the enforcement of and changes to child support orders.
1110 E 7th St Suite 200
Joplin, MO, 64801
(417) 629-3080
USDA Rural Development helps improve the economy and quality of life in rural America through services such as loans/grants, technical assistance for agricultural producers, and community empowerment programs.
1900 S Business Hwy 71 S
Neosho, MO, 64850
(417) 451-1007
Barton County Extension Center
MU Extension is the University of Missouri’s classroom in Barton County, connecting people to research-based education to enrich the quality of life and enhance the economic well-being of the community. MU Extension is your one-stop source for practical education and information on almost anything.
801 East 12th St
Lamar, MO, 64759
(417) 682-3579
Economic Security Corporation of the Southwest Area Community Action (ESC)
The Economic Security Corporation of the Southwest Area Community Action offers home weatherization, utility assistance, housing assistance, Head Start programs, and case management services to assist in meeting employment and educational goals.
302 South Joplin Ave
Joplin, MO, 64801
(417) 781-1352
The Economic Security Corporation of the Southwest Area Community Action offers home weatherization, utility assistance, housing assistance, Head Start programs, and case management services to assist in meeting employment and educational goals.
405 Walnut
Lamar, MO, 64759
(417) 682-5591
Barceda Families is a non-profit organization that offers education, prevention, intervention and resource coordination services to children and families with a goal of reducing child abuse. They provide families with items such as diapers, safety items, hygiene items, car seats, cribs, etc. for crisis situations and offers a Pregnant and Parenting Teen Program.
413 W Water St
Greenfield, MO, 65661
(417) 637-2345
Legal Aid of Western Missouri- Joplin
Legal Aid of Western Missouri provides free civil (non-criminal) legal assistance with help to stay in their homes, escape domestic violence, secure veterans’ benefits or address many other legal challenges.
302 S. Joplin
Joplin, MO, 64801
(417) 782-1650
The Community Alliance of Southwest Missouri
The Community Alliance of Southwest Missouri exists to improve the health and safety of children and families by offering a variety of activities and programs.
1027 S. Main, Ste. 7
Joplin, MO, 64801
(417) 782-9899
The Community Alliance of Southwest Missouri- Parent Cafes
Parent Cafés are physically and emotionally safe spaces where parents and caregivers talk about the challenges and victories of raising a family. Through individual deep self-reflection and peer-to-peer learning, participants explore their strengths, learn about the Protective Factors, and create strategies from their own wisdom and experiences to help strengthen their families. Free meal and free childcare provided.
1027 S. Main, Ste. 7
Joplin, MO, 64801
(417) 782-9899
Emergency Situations
The Children’s Center- Child Advocacy Center- Nevada
Children’s Center is a not-for-profit organization providing a safe, child friendly setting for the investigation of child abuse in Southwest Missouri.
324 Mac Blvd
Nevada, MO, 64772
(417) 448-6308
contact info
Child Care Aware® of Missouri
1000 Executive Parkway Drive, Suite 103
St. Louis, MO 63141
Phone: 800-200-9017
Fax: 314-754-0330
TTY: Dial 711 or 800-735-2966 if you are deaf or hearing impaired for MO Relay TTY Services
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