Wyandotte County

Local offices in Wyandotte 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, Kansas City Service Center

  402 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66101

  Help here

  • Food, child care, and cash assistanceAsk about applying for food, child care, or cash assistance.
  • Child support servicesGet information about child support services and applying for help.
  Call 913-279-7000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Kansas City, Kansas Housing Authority

  1124 N 9th Street, Kansas City, KS 66101

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing choice vouchersContact the housing authority about public housing and housing choice voucher programs.
  Call 913-281-3300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Wyandotte County Public Health Department

  619 Ann Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66101

  Help here

  • Public health clinicsVisit for health services such as immunizations, family planning, and STI testing.
  • WIC nutrition programWIC helps eligible families with nutrition support and food benefits for pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
  Call 913-573-8855DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit

  Wyandot Center

  1301 N 47th Street, Building A, Kansas City, KS 66102

  Help here

  • Behavioral health and crisis servicesGet mental health and substance use services, including help at the crisis clinic.
  Call 913-328-4600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Unified Government Department of Human Services

  701 N 7th Street, Room 346, Kansas City, KS 66101

  Help here

  • Human relations and fair housing helpGet information about fair housing and civil rights concerns or contact the Human Relations and Disability Issues Commission.
  Call 913-573-5460DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Wyandotte County District Court Self-Help Center

  710 N 7th Street, Kansas City, KS 66101

  Help here

  • Court self-helpPeople handling a court case without a lawyer can get forms and help understanding court procedures.
  Call 913-573-2813DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Wyandotte/Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging

  849 N 47th Street, Suite B, Kansas City, KS 66102

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can get information, referrals, and help connecting to local services.
  Call 913-573-8531DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Wyandotte County Workforce Center

  400 State Avenue, Suite 120, Kansas City, KS 66101

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce servicesJob seekers can get help with job searches, training, and employment services.
  Call 913-279-2600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Kansas City, Kansas Public Library

  625 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66101

  Help here

  • Public library servicesVisit the library system for books, computers, printing, learning resources, and community programs.
  Call 913-295-8250DirectionsWebsite

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

Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Wyandotte County

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

Cities and towns in Wyandotte County

• Bonner Springs
• Edwardsville
• Kansas City

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