Description:
Assists low-income families in their efforts to become self-sufficient by providing programs and services to improve the quality of their lives and the opportunity to eliminate the cause of poverty. Provides food vouchers, weatherization programs, electric services payment assistance, gas service payment assistance, heating and fuel payment assistance, GED high school equivalency test instruction, homework help programs, subject tutoring, certified application counselors, career counseling, career exploration, job training formats, job finding assistance, case and care management, life skills education, and a community action agency.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
January 19, 2022
Address Listings
Mailing
P.O. BOX 337
Van Buren, MO 63965
Physical (Primary)
63 N Main
Ellsinore, MO 63937
Contacts
Phone Numbers
Service Intake Line
(573) 323-0270
ACA Appointment Line
(573) 325-4255
Fax
(573) 323-0370
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Description
Provides employment assistance such as job search, leadership development, career planning, etc. Also provides case management assisting with work and education goals.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Varies - Call for Details
Eligibility
Workforce investment Act Youth Program (low income youth ages 16-21 wh omeet other eligibility requirements).
Fees
No Fees- N/a
Intake Procedure
Call or Walk In to Apply
Languages
English Only
Service Area
Carter County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Carter County
- Carter County
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Description
Provides employment assistance such as job search, leadership development, career planning, etc. Also provides case management assisting with work and education goals.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Varies - Call for Details
Eligibility
Workforce investment Act Youth Program (low income youth ages 16-21 wh omeet other eligibility requirements).
Fees
No Fees- N/a
Intake Procedure
Call or Walk In to Apply
Languages
English Only
Service Area
Carter County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Carter County
- Carter County
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Description
Provides employment assistance such as job search, leadership development, career planning, etc. Also provides case management assisting with work and education goals.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Varies - Call for Details
Eligibility
Workforce investment Act Youth Program (low income youth ages 16-21 wh omeet other eligibility requirements)
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or Walk In to Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Carter County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Carter County
- Carter County
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Description
Helping individuals and families with enrollment in a health insurance plan through the Affordable Care Act.
Hours
Tues and Thurs - 9:00am to 3:00pm
Required Documents
Basic family budget information Email address
Eligibility
Call for Information
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call (573)325-4255 or email gingerhillscmcaa@hotmail.com for an appointment
Languages
English Only
Service Area
Carter County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Carter County
- Carter County
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Special Notes/Funding
COVID-19 UPDATE: All outreach offices, head starts and job centers are closed. Please call your local county outreach office for assistance.
Description
SCMCAA of Carter County is a community action agency.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Requirements vary depending on program Call For Details
Eligibility
Open to residents of Carter County
Fees
No Fees- N/a
Intake Procedure
Call or Walk In for Service
Languages
English Only
Service Area
Carter County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Carter County
- Carter County
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Special Notes/Funding
SERVICE DESCRIPTION This program provides funding for disaster related home repair including weatherheads and frozen pipes. Please contact 573-325-8271 for more details.
Availability
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Needed documents will be discussed at time of application.
Eligibility
- Must have experienced a disaster - Applicants must meet the income eligibility guidelines - Households receiving SSI or TANF are qualified regardless of income - Priority given to the elderly, individuals with disabilities, or who have children under 5 years.
Fees
No Fees- N/a
Intake Procedure
Call Or Walk In To Apply
Geography Served
None
Special Notes/Funding
COVID-19 UPDATE: All outreach offices, head starts and job centers are closed. Please call your local county outreach office for assistance.
Description
Offers assistance with paying utility bills, which may include: metered services such as electric and gas bills, and non-metered services such as oil, wood, coal and propane. May also pay reconnect fees. Currently funding starting October 1 st for elderly and disabled only. November 1 st will start enrollment for all others. If clients have received assistance in the past they will receive an application in the mail after the appropriate date. If they did not receive assistance last year they need to call for an application after the appropriate date.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Proof Of Income Social Security Card for everyone in household Proof of Service (Utility bill or shut off notice) Some programs may require: Proof of Resources (i.e. Savings and retirement account statements, CDs, etc.)
Eligibility
Carter County residents at or below 200% of the Poverty Guideline. Due to funding fluctuations, sometimes eligibility is reduced to those at or below 135% of the poverty guideline, or is cut off completely, when this occurs a waiting list will be started. - Here is the link to help determine eligibility: http://www.liheap.ncat.org/profiles/povertytables/FY2011/popstate.htm.
Fees
No Fees- N/a
Intake Procedure
Call or Walk In for Service
Languages
English Only
Service Area
Carter County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Carter County
- Carter County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Special Notes/Funding
COVID-19 UPDATE: All outreach offices, head starts and job centers are closed. Please call your local county outreach office for assistance.
Description
Provides food vouchers and/or funds for food to families in emergency situations. Assistance is limited to the funds on hand.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Varies - Call for Details
Eligibility
Low income families in emergency situations
Fees
No Fees- N/a
Intake Procedure
Call or Walk In for Service
Languages
English Only
Service Area
Carter County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Carter County
- Carter County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Special Notes/Funding
COVID-19 UPDATE: All outreach offices, head starts and job centers are closed. Please call your local county outreach office for assistance.
Description
Offers assistance with paying utility bills, which may include: metered services such as electric and gas bills, and non-metered services such as oil, wood, coal and propane. May also pay reconnect fees. Currently funding available starting October 1st for elderly and disabled only. November 1st will start funding for others. If clients have received assistance in the past they will receive an application in the mail after the appropriate date. If they did not receive assistance last year they need to call for an application after the appropriate date.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Proof Of Income Social Security Card for everyone in household Proof of Service (Utility bill or shut off notice) Some programs may require: Proof of Resources (i.e. Savings and retirement account statements, CDs, etc.)
Eligibility
Carter County residents at or below 200% of the Poverty Guideline. Due to funding fluctuations, sometimes eligibility is reduced to those at or below 135% of the poverty guideline, or is cut off completely, when this occurs a waiting list will be started. - Here is the link to help determine eligibility: http://www.liheap.ncat.org/profiles/povertytables/FY2011/popstate.htm
Fees
No Fees- N/a
Intake Procedure
Call or Walk In for Service
Languages
English Only
Service Area
Carter County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Carter County
- Carter County
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Description
Provides educational assistance such as tutoring, study skills, etc.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Varies - Call for Details
Eligibility
No Restrictions.
Fees
No Fees- N/a
Intake Procedure
Call or Walk In to Apply
Languages
English Only
Service Area
Carter County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Carter County
- Carter County
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Special Notes/Funding
AREA SERVED Carter County in Missouri SERVICE DESCRIPTION Weatherization and minor home repairs to assist low-income people, especially the elderly, individuals with disabilities and/or those with small children to conserve energy through the installation of weatherization materials. Weatherization uses an energy audit procedure to establish cost effective weatherization measures. The audit also calculates the reduction in energy usage. CAPACITY No Restrictions
Availability
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Proof of Income
Eligibility
- Low Income - Elderly - Individuals with disabilities - And/or families with small children.
Fees
No Fees- N/a
Intake Procedure
Call or Walk In to Apply
Languages
English Only
Geography Served
None
Special Notes/Funding
COVID-19 UPDATE: All outreach offices, head starts and job centers are closed. Please call your local county outreach office for assistance.
Description
Offers assistance with paying utility bills, which may include: metered services such as electric and gas bills, and non-metered services such as oil, wood, coal and propane. May also pay reconnect fees.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Proof Of Income Social Security Card for everyone in household Proof of Service (Utility bill or shut off notice) Some programs may require: Proof of Resources (i.e. Savings and retirement account statements, CDs, etc.)
Eligibility
Carter County residents at or below 200% of the Poverty Guideline. Due to funding fluctuations, sometimes eligibility is reduced to those at or below 135% of the poverty guideline, or is cut off completely, when this occurs a waiting list will be started. - Here is the link to help determine eligibility: http://liheap.ncat.org/profiles/povertytables/FY2010/popstate.htm
Fees
No Fees- N/a
Intake Procedure
Call or Walk In for Service
Languages
English Only
Service Area
Carter County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Carter County
- Carter County
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Description
Provides educational assistance such as tutoring, study skills, etc.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Varies - Call for Details
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees- N/a
Intake Procedure
Call or Walk In to Apply
Languages
English Only
Service Area
Carter County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Carter County
- Carter County
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Special Notes/Funding
SERVICE DESCRIPTION Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) help low-to-moderate income people achieve economic stability through a savings plan that rewards discipline. A qualified individual can put away up to $2,000 in a savings account that will be matched 2-to-1 by other funds. In other words, for every $1 a participant puts intoan account, another $2 would be added. The money can be used for one of three savings goals: buying a home, starting a business or achieving post-secondary education .
Availability
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Participants must have incomes of less than 125 percent of the Federal Poverty Guideline and can remain in the program for up to three years..
Fees
No Fees- N/a
Intake Procedure
Call Or Walk In To Apply
Geography Served
None
Description
Provides employment assistance such as job search, leadership development, career planning, etc. Also provides case management assisting with work and education goals.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Varies - Call for Details
Eligibility
Workforce investment Act Youth Program (low income youth ages 16-21 wh omeet other eligibility requirements)
Fees
No Fees- N/a
Intake Procedure
Call or Walk In to Apply
Languages
English Only
Service Area
Carter County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Carter County
- Carter County
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Description
Provides employment assistance such as job search, leadership development, career planning, etc. Also provides case management assisting with work and education goals.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Varies - Call for Details
Eligibility
Workforce investment Act Youth Program (low income youth ages 16-21 wh omeet other eligibility requirements)
Fees
No Fees- N/a
Intake Procedure
Call or Walk In to Apply
Languages
English Only
Service Area
Carter County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Carter County
- Carter County
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Description
Life Skills Training is a multi-hour workshop designed to provide family members with helpful information in the areas of energy conservation, summer safety, and better living.
Hours
Irregular - Call For Hours
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees- N/a
Intake Procedure
Call or Walk In to Apply
Languages
English Only
Service Area
Carter County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Carter County
- Carter County
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Description
Provides assistance with past due rent and mortgage payments, will cover only one month or payment and covers the principle and interest only on mortgage payments-no late fees.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Proof Of Income Social Security Card for all members of household Proof of Need (notice of eviction or foreclosure)
Eligibility
Carter County residents at or below 200% of the Poverty Guideline. Here is the link to help determine eligibility: http://liheap.ncat.org/profiles/povertytables/FY2010/popstate.htm.
Fees
No Fees- N/a
Intake Procedure
Call Or Walk In For Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Carter County in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Assistance in preparing Circuit Breaker (partial or full rebate on paid real estate taxes) forms.
Hours
By Appointment Only Mon - Fri 9:30am to 3:30pm (Feb 3 to Apr 13, 2017)
Required Documents
Photo ID Social Security (SSA 1099) or Railroad Retirement Award Letter W-2's from Employers 1099s for Dividends, Interest, Pensions Previous year's PAID Real Estate Receipts/Personal Property Tax Receipts Disabled Veterans need letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs
Eligibility
Homeowners and nursing home residents who lived in Missouri for the entire calendar year Individual or their spouse age 65 years and older Individual or their spouse under age 65 years and 100% disabled Individual age 60-64 years and received surviving spouse social security benefits - Gross annual income must not have exceeded (Single - $27,500 if owned home less than the full year, $30,000 if owned and occupied home for the entire year, Married - $29,000 if owned home less than the full year, $34,000 if owned and occupied home for the entire year) Gross annual income includes Social Security (SSA 1099) or Railroad Retirement, Wages (W-2's), Dividends, Interest and Pensions (1099s)
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call (573) 322-0062 to schedule an appointment.
Languages
English Only
Service Area
Carter County in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Provides assistance with past due rent and mortgage payments, will cover only one month or payment and covers the principle and interest only on mortgage payments-no late fees.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Proof Of Income Social Security Card for all members of household Proof of Need (notice of eviction or foreclosure)
Eligibility
Carter County residents at or below 200% of the Poverty Guideline. Here is the link to help determine eligibility: http://liheap.ncat.org/profiles/povertytables/FY2010/popstate.htm.
Fees
No Fees- N/a
Intake Procedure
Call Or Walk In For Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Carter County in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Back to School Fair
Hours
August 11th, 2016: Thur - 10:00am to 2:00pm Van Buren Youth and Community Center 1204 D Highway Van Buren, MO 93965
Required Documents
Proof of Existence required for each member of household. Proof can consist of Social Security Cards, driver's license, Medicaid Cards, Check Stubs, Bank Statements, School records, birth certificates, etc.
Eligibility
Low income families with children. Children must be present to receive services/supplies Must be at or below 125% of the poverty level. See link for guidelines : http://www.liheap.ncat.org/profiles/povertytables/FY2011/popstate.htm - Age 5 to 18
Fees
No Fees- N/a
Intake Procedure
Pre-Registration is Preferred Call to preregister
Languages
English Only
Service Area
Carter County in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Provides educational assistance such as tutoring, study skills, etc.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Varies - Call for Details
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees- N/a
Intake Procedure
Call or Walk In to Apply
Languages
English Only
Service Area
Carter County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Carter County
- Carter County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Special Notes/Funding
AREA SERVED Carter County SERVICE DESCRIPTION Offers assistance with paying utility bills, which may include: metered services such as electric and gas bills, and non-metered services such as oil, wood, coal and propane. Also Water/sewer bills. May also pay reconnect fees.
Availability
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Proof Of Income Social Security Card for everyone in household Proof of Service (Utility bill or shut off notice) Some programs may require: Proof of Resources (i.e. Savings and retirement account statements, CDs, etc.)
Eligibility
Carter County residents at or below 200% of the Poverty Guideline. Due to funding flucuations, sometimes eligibility is reduced to those at or below 135% of the poverty guideline, or is cut off completely, when this occurs a waiting list will be started. Here is the link to help determine eligibility: http://liheap.ncat.org/profiles/povertytables/FY2010/popstate.htm.
Fees
No Fees- N/a
Intake Procedure
Call Or Walk In For Service
Languages
English
Geography Served
None
Special Notes/Funding
COVID-19 UPDATE: All outreach offices, head starts and job centers are closed. Please call your local county outreach office for assistance.
Description
Weatherization and minor home repairs to assist low-income people, especially the elderly, individuals with disabilities and/or those with small children to conserve energy through the installation of weatherization materials. Weatherization uses an energy audit procedure to establish cost effective weatherization measures. The audit also calculates the reduction in energy usage.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Proof of Income
Eligibility
Low Income Elderly Individuals with disabilities And/or families with small children.
Fees
No Fees- N/a
Intake Procedure
Call or Walk In to Apply
Languages
English Only
Service Area
Carter County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Carter County
- Carter County
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