Prairie Home

Local offices in Prairie Home

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

• Local office · City office

  Prairie Home City Hall

  416 Highway Drive, Prairie Home, MO 65068

  Help here

  • City clerk and recordsContact the city clerk for city records, forms, and other city questions.Read more
  • Water, sewer, and trash billingSet up city water service, pay water, sewer, and trash bills, or ask City Hall about a payment plan.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 660-841-5524DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Prairie Home, Missouri website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Prairie Home

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

Offices for all of Cooper County

Prairie Home is in Cooper County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Missouri Family Support Division, Cooper County

  512 Jackson Road, Boonville, MO 65233

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for food, cash, health care, and child care assistance or get help with an existing case.Apply online
  • Child supportGet help with child support services, including establishing or collecting support.Read more
  Call 855-373-4636DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Central Missouri Community Action, Cooper County Family Resource Center

  345 Ashley Road, Boonville, MO 65233

  Help here

  • Community action and family resource assistanceContact the local resource center to ask about help with basic needs and family services.
  Call 660-882-5601DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Cooper County Public Health Center

  17040 Klinton Drive, Boonville, MO 65233

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, testing, health information, and other public health help.Read more
  • WICPregnant people, new parents, and young children can get nutrition support through WIC.
  Call 660-882-2626DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Aging Best, Region 6 Area Agency on Aging

  401 East High Street, Boonville, MO 65233

  Help here

  • Older adult care coordinationOlder adults and caregivers can get help planning care and finding local services.
  Call 573-443-5823DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Cooper County Emergency Management Agency

  200 Main Street, Boonville, MO 65233

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recovery informationGet information to prepare for emergencies and find county disaster updates.
  Call 660-882-0400DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Boonville License Office

  520 Ryan Street, Unit F, Boonville, MO 65233

  Help here

  • Driver license and motor vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver license and complete motor vehicle title or registration transactions.Read more
  Call 660-882-7077DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov

Everything in Cooper County

Missouri programs by kind of help

These are run by Missouri 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