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Local offices in Stafford
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Stafford Housing Authority
615 E Broadway St, Stafford, KS 67578
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority about public housing in Stafford.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Local office · City office
City of Stafford City Office
112 W Broadway St, Stafford, KS 67578
Help here
- City services and billsContact the city office about city services and pay utility bills online or through the city.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on staffordkansas.com
Library · Regional office
Nora E. Larabee Memorial Library
108 N Union, Stafford, KS 67578
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its books and other library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ks.countingopinions.com
City of Stafford, Kansas website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Stafford
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Kansas Food Bank
1919 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67211
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Kansas Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Mid-Kansas Community Action Program, Inc.
730 Cliff Drive, Augusta, KS 67010
Listed on kshousingcorp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Stafford
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 Stafford. These are the closest.
American Job Center
KANSASWORKS Great Bend
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
29 miles away
1025 Main Street, Great Bend, KS 67530-4429
Hours: 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 5, 2026
American Job Center
KANSASWORKS Hutchinson
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
38 miles away
609 East 14th, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Hours: 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 7, 2026
American Job Center
Wichita Workforce Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
70 miles away
2021 N. Amidon, Suite 1100, Wichita, KS 67203
Hours: M-Th 7am - 6pm, Friday 9am - 12pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on August 20, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Kansas
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Kansas Local Area I Workforce Development Board
631 East Crawford, Suite 207, Salina, KS 67401
Workforce board
KANSASWORKS State Board
1000 SW Jackson, Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66612
Offices for all of Stafford County
Stafford is in Stafford County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Stafford County Health Department
610 E 1st Ave, St. John, KS 67576
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health services such as immunizations, family planning, and health checks.
- WICGet nutrition help and food benefits if you are pregnant, recently gave birth, or have a child under five.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on staffordcounty.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Stafford County Clerk of the District Court
209 N Broadway, St. John, KS 67576
Help here
- Court and self-help informationGet court information and find Kansas self-help legal resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on staffordcounty.org
Older adults · Regional office
South Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging
304 S Summit, Arkansas City, KS 67005
Help here
- Aging servicesContact the agency for services and support for older Kansans.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sckaaa.org
Emergency help · County office
Stafford County Emergency Services
636-638 E 4th St, St. John, KS 67576
Help here
- Emergency managementGet information about preparing for and responding to emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on staffordcounty.org
State office
Stafford County Driver's License Office
209 N Broadway, St. John, KS 67576
Help here
- Driver's license and ID servicesApply for or renew a driver's license or state ID card.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kansastreasurers.org
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
Talk to a person
- United Way 2-1-1 Kansas
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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