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Utility Assistance: Provides assistance to low-income individuals for electric bill assistance. Partial payments are made to avoid utility cut-offs.

Provides an array of support programs such as homemaker chore, personal care, respite (rest for the caregiver), telephone assurance, friendly visiting, which help older persons remain independence in their own homes.

Women are eligible for: -Must be uninsured -Approved methods of contraception -STD testing and treatment, including pap tests and pelvic exams -Family planning, counseling, and birth control education -Drugs, supplies or devices for above services

The Personal and Professional Development program is a 12 day class to help individuals progress towards their personal and professional goals

Operates food pantries for area residents in need of a short-term supply of food.

Provides after-school childcare for children who school in Carthage R-9 School District.

WIC promotes breastfeeding practices.

Operates as the Police Department for Royal Lakes/Shipman, Illinois responsible for protecting lives and property.

Provides counseling for child victims of sexual assault/abuse.

One-on-one financial counseling, including help with budgeting, setting future financial goals, and using tools to rebuild credit, is available at the Women's Employment Network.

Each participating household receives an allotment of food benefits based on the USDA�s �Thrifty Food Plan�. This allotment is adjusted annually according to the U. S. Department of Labor�s analysis of the cost of food. Missouri Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) is the method by which households receive and use food stamp benefits. Households may use their Missouri EBT card in any grocery store or retail location anywhere in the United States that has been authorized by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service and displays the Quest� sign. The benefits may be used to purchase any food or food products prepared for human consumption except alcoholic beverages and tobacco, hot foods, or foods prepared for immediate consumption. Benefits may also be used to buy seeds and plants for use in gardens to produce food for the personal consumption of the household. Under certain conditions, members of the eligible households who are 60 years of age or older may use the benefits to pay for home delivered meals and other meals prepared for elderly persons.

Provides infant and childhood immunizations.

Provides case management services to individuals with a developmental disability.

A comprehensive, federally funded child development program, licensed by the State of Missouri.

City officials and offices for Lake Tapawingo.

Baby diapers up to size 3, and pull-ups.

Provides classes and educational courses in life saving techniques, including First Aid Safety training.

Provides food and USDA commodities for individuals in need of food.

Career Counseling: Provides job counseling to help individuals expand their job opportunities.

The purpose of the MO HealthNet program is to provide medical services to persons who meet certain eligibility requirements as determined by FSD. The goals of the MO HealthNet program are to promote good health, to prevent illness and premature death, to correct or limit disability, to treat illness, and to provide rehabilitation to persons with disabilities. Eligible persons receive a "MO HealthNet Identification Card" or a letter from the local FSD office. The Family Support Division (FSD) determines client eligibility for the MO HealthNet program: the MO HealthNet Division administers the MO HealthNet program including establishment of benefit coverage, rates, claims processing, and all other aspects of daily operations.

Provides a cooling site during extremely warm weather, restrooms and water fountains are available.

After School and Summer Programs that focus on Character and Leadership, Education and Career exploration, Health and Life skills, the Arts/Music, Sports, Fitness and Recreation. Our Mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.

Care Connection for Aging Services and Vernon County Senior Center provide a volunteer transportation service for older adults who need access to medical appointments and other essential services.

Housing Resource Center: Extensive case management services for homeless individuals and/or individuals in threat of being homeless.

Accepts pre-packaged non perishable food items.