There are programs that focus on providing support to active military and veterans’ families

Legal Aid of Southern Missouri- Springfield

Legal Aid of Southern Missouri can help with legal issues involving family law, debt, bankruptcy, domestic violence and orders of protection, elder law, veterans assistance, employment law, and landlord/tenant law.

302 S. Joplin
Joplin, MO, 64801
(417) 782-1650

United Way of the Ozarks

United Way of the Ozarks provides emergency assistance for veterans.

320 N. Jefferson Ave.
Springfield, MO, 65806
417-863-7700 ext. 222

Polk County Extension Center

Polk County Extension Center coordinates the 4-H youth program.

110 E Jefferson
Bolivar, MO, 65613
(417) 326-4916

Parents as Teachers- Bolivar

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.

316 W Jackson
Bolivar, MO, 65613
(417) 777-7782

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)

Family Support Division

The Family Support Division can help you or your family with food stamps, health care, child care, child support, and other needs.

2110 South Springfield, Bldg 2, Unit A
Bolivar, MO, 65613
(417) 777-4938

Children’s Division

The Children’s Division is responsible for the administration of child welfare services, ensuring the safety, permanency, and well-being of Missouri children.

2110 South Springfield, Bldg 2, Unit A
Bolivar, MO, 65613
(417) 777-4938

Child Support Enforcement

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.

1410 S Kansas Expressway, Suite 100
Springfield, MO, 65807
(417) 895-6338

USDA Rural Development

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.

688 S State Hwy B, Ste 400
Springfield, MO, 65802
(417) 831-5246

Polk County Extension Center

MU Extension is the University of Missouri’s classroom in Polk 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.

110 E Jefferson
Bolivar, MO, 65613
(417) 326-4916

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC)

The Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation provides services in the areas of family planning and women’s health, head start program, housing assistance, weatherization assistance, foster grandparent program, and utility assistance.

215 S. Barnes Ave
Springfield, MO, 65802
(417) 862-4314

OACAC Neighborhood Center

OACAC Neighborhood Center serves as a point of entry for those in need of services and offers case management, life skills classes, and emergency assistance.

2110 South Springfield Avenue
Bolivar, MO, 65613
(417) 326-6276

Community Partnership of the Ozarks- Healthy Families

Community Partnership of the Ozarks offers several programs to help support families. The Capable Kids and Families program supports families who have a child with a developmental delay or disability through monthly home visits, a playroom with adaptive equipment, opportunities to network with other families, and developmental therapy equipment loaning. The FLIP-IT program educates adults to help young children learn about their feelings, gain self-control and reduce challenging behaviors. Parent Cafes are sessions that educate parents about protective factors that keep families strong, while providing child care and a meal/snack during the session.

330 N. Jefferson Ave.
Springfield, MO, 65806
(417) 888-2020

One Door

One Door coordinates intake, assessment, and referrals for housing and shelter services for those are homeless or at immediate risk of homelessness.

300 E Central
Springfield, MO, 65802
(417) 225-7499

Community Partnership of the Ozarks- Supportive Housing Services

Community Partnership of the Ozarks offers support services, education, and neighborhood development through onsite staff at four affordable housing developments, equipping families with the tools needed to attain sustainability, connect to the community, and improve healthy family functioning.

330 N. Jefferson Ave.
Springfield, MO, 65806
(417) 888-2020

United Way of the Ozarks

United Way of the Ozarks provides education, health, and financial stability services.

320 N. Jefferson

Barceda Families

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 Southern Missouri- Springfield

Legal Aid of Southern Missouri can help with legal issues involving family law, debt, bankruptcy, domestic violence and orders of protection, elder law, veterans assistance, employment law, and landlord/tenant law.

809 N Campbell
Springfield, MO, 65802
(417) 881-1397