Ford County

Local offices in Ford County

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

• State office

  Kansas Department for Children and Families, Ford County Office

  1509 Avenue P, Dodge City, KS 67801

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and child care assistanceApply for food, cash, and child care assistance through the Kansas Department for Children and Families.Apply online
  Call 620-227-8508DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Ford County Housing Authority

  Help here

  • Section 8 Housing Choice VoucherAsk about rental assistance for eligible households outside Dodge City city limits.
  Call 620-471-4711Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on swkaaa-aging.org

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online for help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwayplains.org

• Public health · County office

  Ford County Health Department

  507 Ave L, Dodge City, KS 67801

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations and well family care checks.
  • WICGet nutrition support and healthy food benefits for eligible women, infants, and children.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 620-227-4545DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fordcounty.net

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging

  P.O. Box 1636, Dodge City, KS 67801

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportAsk about in-home services, financial help, and local resources for older adults and people with disabilities.Read more
  Call 620-225-8230DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kdads.ks.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Ford County Emergency Management

  1506 W Comanche St, Dodge City, KS 67801

  Help here

  • Disaster preparedness and recoveryGet information to prepare for emergencies and help finding supplies and recovery support after a disaster.
  Call 620-801-4401DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fordcounty.net

• State office

  Kansas Driver’s License Office, Dodge City

  2601 Central Ave, Suite 10, Dodge City, KS 67801

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identificationVisit for Kansas driver license and identification services.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Dodge City Public Library

  1001 N 2nd Ave, Dodge City, KS 67801

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library for books, information, and public library services.
  Call 620-225-0248DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcpl.info

Ford County, Kansas website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Ford County

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

Job help near Ford County

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.

• American Job Center

  KANSASWORKS Dodge City

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  1.2 miles away

  236 N. San Jose Dr., RM 45A, Dodge City, KS 67801

  Hours: Wednesday, 10-noon, and 1-3pm. Or by appointment.

  Call 620-227-2149DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 17, 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.

Cities and towns in Ford County

• Bucklin
• Dodge City
• Ford
• Spearville

Kansas programs by kind of help

These are run by Kansas 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