Local Resources – Platte
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.
Platte County Health Department- Platte City
The Platte County Health Department in Platte City offers safe crib and car seat programs, family healthcare, women’s health services, immunizations, various health screenings/testing, and the WIC program.
212 Marshall Road
Platte City, MO, 64079
(816) 858-2412
Platte County Health Department- Parkville
The Platte County Health Department in Parkville offers safe crib and car seat programs, family healthcare, women’s health services, immunizations, various health screenings/testing, and the WIC program.
1201 East Street
Parkville, MO, 64152
(816) 587-5998
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
Platte County Extension Center
Platte County Extension Center coordinates the 4-H youth program.
11724 NW Plaza Circle, Ste 300
Kansas City, MO, 64153
(816) 270-2141
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.
212 W 6th St.
Dearborn, MO, 64439
(816) 450-3511
Parents as Teachers- Platte 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.
998 Platte Falls Road
Platte City, MO, 64079
816-858-5420 ext. 2200
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.
1025 Washington Street
Weston, MO, 64098
816-640-2811
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.
233 Marshall Road
Platte City, MO, 64079
(816) 329-0110
The Children’s Division is responsible for the administration of child welfare services, ensuring the safety, permanency, and well-being of Missouri children.
233 Marshall Road
Platte City, MO, 64079
(816) 329-0110
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.
3915 Oakland Ave
St Joseph, MO, 64506
(816) 364-3927
Platte County Extension Center
MU Extension is the University of Missouri’s classroom in Platte 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.
11724 NW Plaza Circle, Ste 300
Kansas City, MO, 64153
(816) 270-2141
Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City- Tracy
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.
412 Aller St
Tracy, MO, 64079
(816) 858-5153
Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City- Tracy
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.
412 Aller St
Tracy, MO, 64079
(816) 858-5153
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
Emergency Situations
Synergy Services, Inc offers services to victims of domestic violence or teens who need a safe place through emergency shelter, physical and mental health services, school-based trauma care, child forensic interviews, and offender intervention services.
400 E. 6th St
Parkville, MO, 64152
(816) 587-4100
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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