Local Resources – Clay
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.
Clay County Public Health Center
Clay County Public Health Center offers immunizations, WIC program, women’s health services, family planning, dental care, and various health screenings/testing.
800 Haines Dr
Liberty, MO, 64068
(816) 595-4200
Military Family Options
There are programs that focus on providing support to active military and veterans’ families.
Legal Aid of Western Missouri- Central Office
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.
4001 Blue Parkway, Suite 300
Kansas City, MO, 64130
(816) 474-6750
Legal Aid of Western Missouri- West Office
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.
920 Southwest Blvd.
Kansas City, MO, 64108
(816) 474-9868
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.
8800 E 63rd, Ste 600
Raytown, MO, 64133
(816) 350-5450
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.
4230 Phelps Rd, Ste H
Independence , MO, 64055
(816) 363-1078
Family Fun and Education Opportunities
Clay County Extension Center coordinates the 4-H youth program.
1901 N.E. 48th Street
Kansas City, MO, 64118
(816) 407-3490
Parents as Teachers- Excelsior Springs
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.
113 Line St
Excelsior Springs, MO, 64024
(816) 630-9293
Parents as Teachers- Kansas City
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.
9600 Northeast 79th St
Kansas City, MO, 64158
(816) 736-7020
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.
7000 Liberty Drive
Liberty, MO, 64068
(816) 407-9931
The Children’s Division is responsible for the administration of child welfare services, ensuring the safety, permanency, and well-being of Missouri children.
7000 Liberty Drive
Liberty, MO, 64068
(816) 407-9931
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.
11 South Water
Liberty, MO, 64068
(816) 736-8350
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.
500 Wollard Blvd
Richmond, MO, 64085
(816) 776-2266
MU Extension is the University of Missouri’s classroom in Clay 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.
1901 N.E. 48th Street
Kansas City, MO, 64118
(816) 407-3490
Clay County Extension Center offers a Grandfamilies support group for grandparents or other older adults raising a grandchild or other young relative.
1901 N.E. 48th Street
Kansas City, MO, 64118
(816) 407-3490
Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City- Excelsior Springs
The Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City offers case management services to help families connect to houing, utility and food assistance, teach life skills, and help with transportation.
108 S. Thompson Ave
Excelsior Springs, MO, 64024
(816) 630-0037
Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City- Excelsior Springs
The Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City offers several programs for children including emergency services for families having trouble meeting basic needs, BackSnack program to provide children with food over weekends, and the Freedom School summer program.
108 S. Thompson Ave
Excelsior Springs, MO, 64024
(816) 630-0037
Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City- Maple Woods
The Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City offers case management services to help families connect to houing, utility and food assistance, teach life skills, and help with transportation.
3100 Northeast 83rd St, Ste 1201
Kansas City, MO, 64119
(816) 459-9615
Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City- Maple Woods
The Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City offers several programs for children including emergency services for families having trouble meeting basic needs, BackSnack program to provide children with food over weekends, and the Freedom School summer program.
3100 Northeast 83rd St, Ste 1201
Kansas City, MO, 64119
(816) 459-9615
Legal Aid of Western Missouri- Central Office
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.
4001 Blue Parkway, Suite 300
Kansas City, MO, 64130
(816) 474-6750
Legal Aid of Western Missouri- West Office
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.
920 Southwest Blvd.
Kansas City, MO, 64108
(816) 474-9868
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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