Resources
My Resource Connection
849-C North 47th St, Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 573-8531
F: (913) 573-8577
Toll Free: 1 (888) 661-1444
TDDKS Relay: 1 (800) 766-3777
60plus@wycokck.org
Provides services targeted to promote the independence of senior adults.
American Red Cross (Emergency Assistance)
1600 Washington Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 321-6314
redcross.org
Free smoke detectors, fire safety education, first aid, CPR, lifeguard training, health screening, emergency first aid stations, and HIV/Aid prevention education.
Bethel Neighborhood Center
14 S 7th St, Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 371-8218
bethelcenter.org
(Emergency assistance) Clothing closet
Catholic Charities
2220 Central Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66102-4759
(913) 621-1504
F: (913) 371-6951
Assist with food, rent, prescriptions, utilities, and substance abuse counseling. Childcare under 7, adoption, and pregnancy counseling.
Catholic Community Services (Emergency Center)
632 Tauromee, Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 621-3445
Call first to set up an appointment - utilities, food, housing, medications, and transportation.
Cerebral Palsy Guide
3208 E. Colonial Dr. #241, Orlando, FL 32803
1 (855) 329-1008
cerebralpalsyguide.com
National organization that helps families and individuals affected by cerebral palsy. Sharing information about therapies and treatment, the causes of CP, and support for those with this disorder.
Cerebral Palsy Guidance
Cerebral Palsy Associated Disorders
Alex Diaz-Granados, Chief Editor
alexdiazgranados@cerebralpalsyguidance.com
cerebralpalsyguidance.com
cerebralpalsyguidance.com
We provide vital guidance and assistance to parents of a child with cerebral palsy. We cover cerebral palsy from all angles–from symptoms, causes, and treatment to daily living information, such as communication and transitioning to adulthood articles.
701 N 7th, 8th floor, Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 573-5100
House enhancement, program help loan, Community Housing Investment Program.
Crosslines Cooperative Council, Inc.
736 Shawnee Ave, Kansas City, KS 66105
(913) 281-3388
cross-lines.org
Emergency financial assistance for utilities, emergency financial assistance for prescriptions, financial assistance for rent and mortgage.
Economic Opportunity Foundation Inc.
1542 Minnesota Ave, Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 371-7800
eofkck.org
Emergency financial assistance for utilities, rent, and mortgage.
The Family Conservancy
444 Minnesota Ave. Suite 200, Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 342-1110
thefamilyconservancy.org
Helping children and families achieve a lifetime of success.
Families Together, Inc.
5611 Barrington Ct. South #120, Topeka KS, 66614
(785) 233-4777
kansascity@familiestogetherinc.org
familiestogetherinc.org
Parenting training, information on advocacy for Kansas parents and their children with disabilities.
Free Food Banks & Pantries
Central Avenue Center of Hope
11 N 15th St, Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 233-2511
Mount Carmel Community Outreach
1220 Troup Ave, Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 621-4111
mtcarmelrc.org
Pleasant Green Baptist Church
340 David L Gray Dr, Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 371-5393
pleasantchurch.org
Vaughn - Trent Community Services, Inc.
205 Oak St, Bonner Springs, KS 66012
(913) 441-0461
vaughntrent.org
Friends of Yates Inc.
1418 Garfield Ave, Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 321-1566
friendsofyates.org
(Emergency Assistance) Clothing closet, commodity food program, and transitional housing.
Heart of America Family Services
5421 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 287-1300
hafs.org
Provide resources to families on individual and family counseling, early childhood care, education, and community-based family supports.
Housing Authority
1124 N 9th St., Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 281-3300
kckha.org
Helps families and individuals with low and moderate-income obtain safe, affordable, quality housing through public housing and section 8 voucher programs list of shelters.
Kansas Department for Children & Families Kansas City
402 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 279-7000
TDD: 1 (913) 279-7501
F: (913) 279-7393
dcf.ks.gov
Food Stamps, Emergency Food Services, Commodity, Adult Protective Services, Funeral assistance, Kansas Weatherization, LIEAP program, Child Care.
Kansas Legal Services
400 State Ave #1015, Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 621-0200
kansaslegalservices.org
To speak to an attorney. The lawyers at Kansas Legal Services help low-income clients with civil legal cases. The firm is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to helping low-income, elderly, and disabled Kansas residents meet their basic needs by providing essential legal, mediation, consultations, and employment training services.
Kansas City Social Security Office
850 Nebraska Ave, Kansas City KS 66101
1 (800) 772-1213
TTY: 1 (800) 325-0778
ssa.gov
Social security card and SSI, SSDI.
KCK Huggers/Special Olympics
5033 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 573-8331
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To inspire and encourage intellectually and physically challenged individuals to lead a rewarding and healthy lifestyle through education, sports, and activities.
KVC Behavioral HealthCare, Inc.
4300 Brenner Ave, Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 322-4900
kvc.org
Enrich and enhance the quality of life of individuals, families, and communities by providing comprehensive and compassionate trauma-focused behavioral and mental healthcare, education, and medical services. Provides an integrated array of programs for children, adolescents, and their families at risk in crisis.
Mental Health America of the Heartland
739 Minnesota Ave, Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 281-2221
mhah.org
Dedicated to promoting the community’s mental health and improving the quality of life of persons with mental illness through advocacy, education, and support.
Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry
722 Reynolds, Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 342-8333
mlmkc.org
Emergency Assistance for Families in Crisis - Community Care. Helping families with utility bills and housing bills (rent, deposits, mortgages, etc.).
The Salvation Army
6723 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 232-5400
centralusa.salvationarmy.org
Emergency assistance, homeless services and prevention, substance abuse treatment, social programs for all ages, and spiritual and emotional care to the community. Addiction recovery services include diagnosis, referral, social detox, intermediate, and reintegration.
Shelters
Self-Advocate Coalition of Kansas
2518 Ridge Court, #263, Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 749-5588
Toll Free: 1 (888) 354-7225
F: (785) 843-3728
sackonline.org
To promote empowerment and independence for adults with developmental disabilities.
Shalom House
2100 N. 13th St, Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 321-2206
catholiccharitiesks.org
Temporary shelter, evening & morning meals, laundry, showers, and limited hrs.
Special Olympics Wyandotte County
5033 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 573-8331
Career/Job Resources
Resources for students with disabilities
Additional Resources
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