Community Health Advocates help you navigate Springfield’s network of social services and community resources. Take a brief survey to determine your needs, then meet with an Advocate to receive free, personalized assistance. Community Health Advocates can provide referrals for: Please…
WIC provides nutrition education, breastfeeding education and support, a supplemental food package, and referrals to health care providers and local agencies. 417-864-1540
TANF provides cash benefits to low-income families for the household’s children such as clothing, utilities and other services. 866-313-9960
TANF provides cash benefits to low-income families for the household’s children such as clothing, utilities and other services. 866-313-9960
The Salvation Army program is overseen by Salvation Army Officers who bear the responsibility of assessing needs, implementing programs, and overseeing ministries within the local community. Serving in dual roles as both Executive Directors and Pastors for The Salvation Army…
The Pregnancy Care Center (PCC), a nonprofit organization, operates across seven counties in Southwest Missouri, relying primarily on contributions from individuals, businesses, foundations, and local churches. Since its establishment in 2000, PCC has provided crucial services to over 225,000 young…
This program prepares youth for personal success in employment, education, healthy life styles and self-sufficiency through mentored support. MMP programs include the Young Parent Program which provides support, education, and a community mentor for youth (ages 21 & under) who…
Great Circle for Children and Youth (KVC Missouri) Great Circle is the largest provider of mental and behavioral health services in the State of Missouri. They provide behavioral health support through the use of mental health services, learning & intellectual support,…
Foster Care Assistance/ Ambassadors for Children/Council of Churches Ambassadors for Children’s (AFC) mission revolves around restoring dignity to all local youth in foster care. Their aim is to ensure that these children understand their inherent value and feel loved by…
Big Brother/Big Sister Program The program offers one-on-one mentoring relationships that are instrumental in fostering the critical social and emotional development required to bolster resilience and enhance the mental health and well-being of the youth served across Ozarks. Through these…