Kentland

Local offices in Kentland

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · State office

  Indiana 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov

• State office

  Division of Family Resources, Newton County Office

  207 N. 7th Street, Suite 2, Kentland, IN 47951

  Help here

  • Apply for food and family benefitsGet help applying for SNAP food assistance, TANF cash help, and health coverage.Apply online
  Call 800-403-0864DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov

• Local office · City office

  Kentland Town Hall

  300 N. Third Street, Kentland, IN 47951

  Help here

  • Town servicesVisit or call Town Hall for help with town services and questions.
  • Utility billingPay your town utility bill or ask for help understanding it.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 219-474-5062DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kentland.in.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Kentland-Jefferson Township Public Library

  201 E Graham St, Kentland, IN 47951

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and join library activities.
  Call 219-474-5044DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kentland.lib.in.us

• Parks and recreation · City office

  R. Steven Ryan Memorial Community Center

  405 N. 4th St., Kentland, IN 47951

  Help here

  • Community center rentalsReserve the community center for a gathering or event by contacting Town Hall.Apply online
  Call 219-474-5062DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kentland.in.gov

Town of Kentland, Indiana website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Kentland

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Kentland

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Kentland. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  WorkOne Morocco

  Also helps young people

  15 miles away

  4117 South 240 West, Suite 400, Morocco, IN 47963

  Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm Closed for lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm

  Call 219-285-6805 or 1-800-661-2258DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 6, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  WorkOne Rensselaer Express

  Also helps young people

  19 miles away

  105 Drexel Parkway, Rensselaer, IN 47978

  Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm , Closed for lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm

  Call 219-866-4330DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 6, 2026

• American Job Center

  WorkOne - Lafayette

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  41 miles away

  820 Park East Blvd, Lafayette, IN 47905

  Hours: M-F 8:00a to 4:30p

  Call 765-474-5411DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Newton County

Kentland is in Newton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · Nonprofit

  Newton County Community Services

  Help here

  • Community supportContact the agency for help finding local food, financial, health, and transportation resources.
  Call 219-285-2246Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newtoncountycommunityservices.org

• Public health · State office

  Newton County WIC Program

  4117 S 240 W, Suite 500, Morocco, IN 47963

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible families with young children, infants, and pregnant people get healthy food and nutrition support.
  Call 219-285-0656DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov

• State office

  Newton County Division of Family Resources

  207 N Seventh St, Suite 2, Kentland, IN 47951

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for or get help with Indiana public benefit programs at the local office.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov

• Public health · County office

  Newton County Health Department

  4117 S 240 W, Morocco, IN 47963

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet help with immunizations, testing, birth and death records, and public health questions.
  Call 888-663-9866DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Newton County Courts and Clerk

  201 N Third St, Kentland, IN 47951

  Help here

  • Court informationFind information about the county courts and court clerk services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov

• Child support · State office

  Newton County Department of Child Services

  207 N 7th St, Kentland, IN 47951

  Help here

  • Child and family servicesContact the local office for help with child and family services or to report a child safety concern.
  Call 219-285-2206DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov

Everything in Newton County

Indiana programs by kind of help

These are run by Indiana and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026