Local Resources – Polk
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.
The Polk County Health Center offers immunizations, women’s health, the WIC program, physicals, family planning services, and various health screenings/testing.
1317 W Broadway
Bolivar, MO, 65613
(417) 326-7250
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
United Way of the Ozarks provides education, health, and financial stability services.
320 N. Jefferson Ave.
Springfield, MO, 65806
(417) 863-7700
Springfield Regional Center- Mental Health
The Department of Mental Health provides mental health services.
1515 E Pythian
Springfield, MO, 65801
(417) 895-7400
The Child Advocacy Program conducts forensic interviews and physical exams for children when there is a concern of abuse.
1033 E Walnut
Springfield, MO, 65806
(417) 831-2327
Military Family Options
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 provides emergency assistance for veterans.
320 N. Jefferson Ave.
Springfield, MO, 65806
417-863-7700 ext. 222
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.
1370 E Primrose, Suite A
Springfield, MO, 65804
(417) 886-0404
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
Family Fun and Education Opportunities
Polk County Extension Center coordinates the 4-H youth program.
110 E Jefferson
Bolivar, MO, 65613
(417) 326-4916
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
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.
2110 South Springfield, Bldg 2, Unit A
Bolivar, MO, 65613
(417) 777-4938
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 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 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
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 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 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 provides education, health, and financial stability services.
320 N. Jefferson
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
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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