Valley Falls

Local offices in Valley Falls

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

• Housing help · City office

  Valley Falls Housing Authority

  940 Frazier St, Valley Falls, KS 66088

  Help here

  • Affordable housingContact the housing authority to ask about affordable apartments and housing applications in Valley Falls.Apply online
  Call 913-367-3323DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Valley Falls City Hall

  417 Broadway St, Valley Falls, KS 66088

  Help here

  • City services and utility billsContact City Hall with questions about city services or to pay your water, sewer, and trash bill.Apply online
  Call 785-945-6612DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Valley Falls Senior Center

  Help here

  • Senior activities and informationThe center offers activities and a place for older residents to meet and spend time together.
  Website

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

• Library · Regional office

  Delaware Township Library

  421 Mary St, Valley Falls, KS 66088

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials and use library resources.
  Call 785-945-3990DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Valley Falls, Kansas website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Valley Falls

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

Job help near Valley Falls

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 Valley Falls. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  KANSASWORKS Topeka Workforce Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  24 miles away

  1430 SW Topeka Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66612

  Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

  Call 785-235-5627DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Leavenworth County Workforce Center

  Also helps young people

  27 miles away

  1901 Spruce Street, Suite 100, Leavenworth, KS 66048

  Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, 8am - 5pm and Thurs 9am - 5pm

  Call 913-600-7015DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 8, 2026

• American Job Center

  Lawrence Workforce Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  31 miles away

  2920 Haskell Avenue, Suite 2, Lawrence, KS 66046-4642

  Hours: 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

  Call 785-840-9675DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 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 Jefferson County

Valley Falls is in Jefferson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Jefferson County Health Department WIC

  1212 Walnut St, Oskaloosa, KS 66066

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families can get food vouchers, nutrition education, and health referrals through WIC.
  Call 785-403-0025DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way 2-1-1 of Kansas

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 or use the online directory to find local help with basic needs, health, family support, and other services.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedway-jc.org

• Public health · County office

  Jefferson County Health Department, Home Health and Hospice

  1212 Walnut St, Oskaloosa, KS 66066

  Help here

  • Public health and clinic servicesGet health screenings, immunizations, disease information, and referrals to local health resources.Read more
  • Home health and hospiceGet nursing, hospice, and other in-home care services.
  Call 785-403-0025DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Jefferson County District Court

  300 Jefferson St, Oskaloosa, KS 66066

  Help here

  • Court servicesContact the district court for help with court rules, marriage licenses, and paying a ticket.Read more
  Call 785-863-2461DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging

  2910 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66611

  Help here

  • Older adult and caregiver supportGet information about services, in-home help, meals, transportation, and support for caregivers.
  Call 785-235-1367DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Jefferson County Emergency Management

  1230 Walnut St, Oskaloosa, KS 66066

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and alertsGet help preparing for emergencies, signing up for county alerts, and finding local response information.
  Call 785-403-0699DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Jefferson County

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