Kearny County

Local offices in Kearny County

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

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way 2-1-1 Kansas

  Help here

  • Information and referralsCall 2-1-1 for help finding local food, housing, health, and other community services.
  Call 888-413-4327Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211kansas.org

• Housing help · County office

  Lakin Housing Authority

  207 N. Kearny, Lakin, KS 67860

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceContact the housing authority about housing help and applications.
  Call 620-355-7912DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kearnycountykansas.com

• Public health · County office

  Kearny County Health Department

  402 N. Main Street, Lakin, KS 67860

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the county health department for local public health services.
  Call 620-355-6342DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kearnycountykansas.com

• Older adults · County office

  Kearny County Senior Center

  301 N. Kansas, Lakin, KS 67860

  Help here

  • Senior center servicesContact the senior center for services and activities for older adults.
  Call 620-355-6482DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kearnycountykansas.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging

  Dodge City, KS 67801

  Help here

  • Aging servicesContact the Area Agency on Aging for information about services for older adults.
  Call 620-225-8230DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Kearny County Emergency Management

  614 Harolds Place, Lakin, KS 67860

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet information to prepare for and respond to emergencies.
  Call 620-355-8633DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kearnycountykansas.com

• Library · County office

  Kearny County Library

  101 E. Prairie, Lakin, KS 67860

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library for books, classes, community information, and internet access.
  Call 620-355-6674DirectionsWebsite

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

Kearny County, Kansas website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Kearny County

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

Job help near Kearny 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.

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

• American Job Center

  KANSASWORKS Garden City

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  21 miles away

  107 East Spruce Street, Garden City, KS 67846-0994

  Hours: Mon - Fri 8am-5pm

  Call 620-276-2339DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 1, 2026

• American Job Center

  KANSASWORKS Dodge City

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  69 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

• American Job Center

  KANSASWORKS Goodland

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  100 miles away

  204 West 11th Street, Goodland, KS 67735

  Hours: By Appointment/Virtual Services

  Call 785-493-8018DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 8, 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 Kearny County

• Deerfield
• Lakin

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