Union Star

Local offices in Union Star

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

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  109 N 4th Street, Union Star, MO 64494

  Help here

  • City services and local governmentContact City Hall with questions about city government and local services.
  • Utility bill paymentPay your city bill online or at the City Hall office.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 816-593-2533DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofunionstar.us

City of Union Star website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Union Star

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

Job help near Union Star

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 Union Star. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Workforce Development Director Youth Alliance

  Also helps young people

  18 miles away

  5223 Mitchell Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64507

  Hours: Tues- Thurs 8:30am-4:30pm; Monday and Friday closed to the public

  Call (816) 232-0050 ext. 105DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 10, 2026

• American Job Center

  Missouri Career Center - St. Joseph

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  19 miles away

  2202 Frederick Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64506

  Hours: Mon-TH 8:00am-5:00 pm FR 8:00 am-4:00 pm

  Call 816-387-2380DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 31, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Missouri Career Center - Northland Human Services Center

  Also helps young people

  54 miles away

  5440 North Oak Trafficway, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64119-4465

  Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed , Thur, 8:00am - 5:00pm; Friday 9am - 5pm

  Call 816-468-8767DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 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 DeKalb County

Union Star is in DeKalb County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Missouri Family Support Division Resource Center, Cameron

  207 E McElwain Dr, Cameron, MO 64429

  Help here

  • Public assistanceApply for or get help with SNAP, cash assistance, health coverage, and child care benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and questions about your case.Read more
  Call 816-649-1414DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Tri-County Health Department, Maysville

  302 S Washington St, Maysville, MO 64469

  Help here

  • Public health clinicGet vaccinations, testing, reproductive health services, and other public health help.Read more
  • WICApply for food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support for eligible families.Read more
  Call 816-449-5706DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  DeKalb County Circuit Clerk

  DeKalb County Courthouse, Maysville, MO 64469

  Help here

  • Court informationContact the Circuit Clerk for help with county court matters and court records.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Young at Heart Resources

  1003 W 4th Street, Cameron, MO 64429

  Help here

  • Help for older adults and caregiversGet help finding benefits, transportation, nutrition, in-home care, and caregiver support.Read more
  Call 660-240-9400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  DeKalb County Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and alertsGet county emergency information and sign up for local alerts.
  Call 816-449-5402Website

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

• Library · County office

  DeKalb County Library

  105 N Polk St, Maysville, MO 64469

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to read, study, borrow books, and use its other library services.
  Call 816-449-5695DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in DeKalb 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