Community resources
Help for families in Kansas City
A simple starting point for the things families need most. Every organization below serves the Kansas City, Kansas area.
Housing Assistance
Kansas City, Kansas Housing Authority
Affordable housing, rental vouchers, and help finding a safe place to live.
Food Assistance
Harvesters — The Community Food Network
Free food pantries and mobile food distributions across the Kansas City area.
Utility Assistance
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas
Emergency help with electric, gas, and water bills, plus rent and basic needs.
Mental Health Services
Wyandot Behavioral Health Network
Counseling, crisis support, and mental health care for children and adults.
Family Counseling
Cornerstones of Care
Family therapy and in-home support to help families heal and stay together.
Parenting Support
The Family Conservancy
Parenting classes, coaching, and support for caregivers of young children.
Childcare Resources
Child Care Aware of Kansas
Help finding quality childcare and applying for childcare assistance.
Early Childhood Programs
Project EAGLE Head Start
Free early learning and family support for children from birth to age five.
Healthcare Services
Vibrant Health
Low-cost medical, dental, and behavioral care for families in Wyandotte County.
Medicaid & KanCare
KanCare (Kansas Medicaid)
Apply for health coverage for children, parents, and pregnant women in Kansas.
Employment Assistance
KANSASWORKS Workforce Center
Free job search help, resume support, and training programs.
Domestic Violence Resources
Friends of Yates / Joyce H. Williams Center
Safety planning, shelter, and advocacy for survivors and their children.
Youth Programs
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City
After-school and summer programs where kids and teens can learn and belong.
Substance Use Recovery
First Call KC
24-hour support line, counseling, and recovery resources for families.
Transportation Assistance
Unified Government Transit
Local bus routes and rides to appointments in Wyandotte County.
Educational Resources
Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools
Enrollment help, family support services, and school programs for students.
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