Local Resources – Ray
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 Ray County Health Department offers family planning, health education, health screenings, immunizations, the WIC program, and other various health screenings/testing.
820 E Lexington St
Richmond, MO, 64085
(816) 470-3555
Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri
The Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri offers crisis funds for emergency situations, women’s health services, weatherization, housing development and assistance, and utility assistance.
1506 Oklahoma Ave
Trenton, MO, 64683
660-359-3907
Military Family Options
There are programs that focus on providing support to active military and veterans’ families.
Legal Aid of Western Missouri- Warrensburg
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.
3005 North Holden
Warrensburg, MO, 64093
(660) 747-7101
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
Missouri Valley Community Action Agency- Family Resource Center
Missouri Valley Community Action Agency offers Head Start early childhood programs, rental and utility assistance, weatherization, classes on money management, life skills, and workplace skills, and referrals for family’s needs.
42455 Business Hwy 10
Richmond, MO, 64085
(816) 776-6057
Family Fun and Education Opportunities
Ray County Extension Center coordinates the 4-H youth program.
1015 West Royale St PO Box 204
Richmond, MO, 64085
(816) 776-6961
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 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.
500 Northeast 1st St PO Box 548
Hardin, MO, 64035
(660) 398-4394
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.
901 East Lexington
Richmond, MO, 64085
(816) 776-6964
The Children’s Division is responsible for the administration of child welfare services, ensuring the safety, permanency, and well-being of Missouri children.
901 East Lexington
Richmond, MO, 64085
(816) 776-6964
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 Ray 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.
1015 West Royale St PO Box 204
Richmond, MO, 64085
(816) 776-6961
Legal Aid of Western Missouri- Warrensburg
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.
3005 North Holden
Warrensburg, MO, 64093
(660) 747-7101
Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri
The Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri offers crisis funds for emergency situations, women’s health services, weatherization, housing development and assistance, and utility assistance.
1506 Oklahoma Ave
Trenton, MO, 64683
660-359-3907
Missouri Valley Community Action Agency- Family Resource Center
Missouri Valley Community Action Agency offers Head Start early childhood programs, rental and utility assistance, weatherization, classes on money management, life skills, and workplace skills, and referrals for family’s needs.
42455 Business Hwy 10
Richmond, MO, 64085
(816) 776-6057
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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