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Family help in Huntington County, Indiana

48 places and programs in and around Huntington County that help families with food, diapers, healthcare, childcare, housing, and bills. Everything here is free to browse and free to contact.

Please call before you go. Hours and eligibility come from public records refreshed monthly, not in real time. A quick phone call saves a wasted trip, and staff can tell you what to bring.

Food assistance

10 listed
  • Bread of Life Food Pantry - Food Distribution Center

    132 N Nancy St, Warren, IN 46792, USA

    Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed · Wednesday: 2:00 – 4:00 PM · Thursday: Closed · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed

    Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.

  • Community Harvest Food Bank

    999 E Tillman Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46816

    Food bank serving Huntington County, Indiana. They distribute food through local pantries, mobile distributions, and meal programs in the Huntington County area. Visit their website or call to find the food assistance nearest you.

    Who it is for: Open to families and individuals in need of food.

  • First Church of the Nazarene - Food Distribution Center

    1555 Flaxmill Rd, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Monday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM · Tuesday: Closed · Wednesday: Closed · Thursday: Closed · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed

    Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.

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  • Huntington Community Food Pantry - Food Distribution Center

    715 Byron St, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.

  • Mission House - Food Distribution Center

    569 Etna Ave, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.

  • Mission House Food Pantry

    734 W 100 S, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.

  • Salvation Army-Huntington - Food Distribution Center

    1424 E Market St, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed · Wednesday: Closed · Thursday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed

    Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.

  • Trinity United Methodist Church - Food Distribution Center

    530 Guilford St, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.

  • TurnPointe Church of the Brethren - Food Distribution Center

    500 W Logan St, Markle, IN 46770, USA

    Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.

  • Wilson Chapel United Methodist Church - Food Distribution Center

    806 N Main St, Warren, IN 46792, USA

    Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.

Diapers & baby supplies

9 listed
  • First Presbyterian Church Huntington, IN

    50 E Tipton St, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.

  • Huntington County Division of Family Resources

    1175 Etna Ave, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed

    Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.

  • Huntington Plaza

    2038 N Jefferson St, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Monday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM · Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM · Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM · Thursday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM · Friday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM · Saturday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM · Sunday: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM

    Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.

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  • Huntington South Mall

    1235 S Jefferson St, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.

  • Indiana Family Care Center

    501 N Jefferson St, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Sunday: Closed

    Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.

  • Open Door

    903 N Jefferson St, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.

  • Pathfinder Day Programs

    1152 E State St, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed

    Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.

  • United With Love of Huntington County

    715 Byron St, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Monday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM · Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed

    Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.

  • Woodforest National Bank

    2800 Walmart Dr, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sunday: Closed

    Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.

Maternal & infant health

1 listed

Childcare & early education

2 listed
  • Head Start

    3615 N Norwood Rd, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Monday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed

    Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.

  • Pathfinder Early Learning Center

    435 Campus St, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Monday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Thursday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Friday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed

    Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.

Utilities & financial help

26 listed
  • Boys & Girls Club of America

    608 E State St, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Monday: 2:30 AM – 8:30 PM · Tuesday: 5:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 5:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Thursday: 5:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Friday: 5:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed

    Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.

  • Community Foundation of Huntington County

    356 W Park Dr, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed

    Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.

  • Community Link Federal Credit Union

    325 Etna Ave, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM · Sunday: Closed

    Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.

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  • Department of Child's Services

    2806 Theater Ave # C, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed

    Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.

  • Faith Community Church of God

    3615 N Norwood Rd, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Monday: Open 24 hours · Tuesday: Open 24 hours · Wednesday: Open 24 hours · Thursday: Open 24 hours · Friday: Open 24 hours · Saturday: Open 24 hours · Sunday: Open 24 hours

    Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.

  • Huntington Area Transportation

    500 Macgahan St, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed

    Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.

  • Huntington City-Township Public Library

    255 W Park Dr, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sunday: Closed

    Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.

  • Huntington County Community Corrections

    20 Victory Noll Dr Hu, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed

    Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.

  • Huntington County Community Learning Center

    2201 N Jefferson St, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Monday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed

    Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.

  • Huntington County Community School Corporation

    Huntington County Community School Corporation, IN, USA

    Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.

  • Huntington County Council on Aging

    500 Macgahan St, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed

    Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.

  • Huntington County Economic Development

    8 W Market St, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed

    Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.

  • Huntington County Fairgrounds

    631 E Taylor St, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.

  • Huntington County Tab

    1670 Etna Ave, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Monday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Tuesday: Closed · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Thursday: Closed · Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed

    Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.

  • Huntington YMCA

    1160 500 N, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Monday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Thursday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Friday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Saturday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sunday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM

    Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.

  • Indiana Family Care Center Thrift Store

    501 N Jefferson St, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Monday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sunday: Closed

    Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.

  • La Fontaine Center | An RHF Community

    LaFontaine Center, 208 W State St #412, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Monday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed

    Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.

  • Life Church Huntington

    900 E State St, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Monday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Thursday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.

  • McKenzie's Hope

    1175 Etna Ave, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed

    Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.

  • New Life Ministries

    313 E Franklin St, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed

    Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.

  • Schenkel Station - HARTA Headquarters

    11 W State St, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.

  • The Salvation Army of Huntington County

    1424 E Market St, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 3:30 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 3:30 PM · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed

  • United Way Of Huntington County

    88 Home St, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed

  • United With Love of Huntington County

    338 Washington St, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.

  • Veterans County Services Office

    1350 S Jefferson St, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.

  • Youth Services Bureau

    1344 Maple Dr, Huntington, IN 46750, USA

    Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed

    Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.

Wherever you are

National helplines, open to every family

These work anywhere in the United States, most of them around the clock.

  • Feeding America Food Bank Finder

    Find your local Feeding America food bank and nearby pantries anywhere in the United States.

    Who it is for: Open to everyone

  • SNAP Food Assistance (USDA state directory)

    Apply for SNAP (food stamps) to help buy groceries. Use the directory to find your state SNAP office and application.

    Who it is for: Income-eligible households

  • USDA National Hunger Hotline

    Monday to Friday, 7am to 10pm ET

    Free help finding food assistance anywhere in the country. Call to be connected with food pantries, meal sites, and benefit programs. Available in English and Spanish.

    Who it is for: Open to everyone

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  • National Diaper Bank Network

    Find a diaper bank near you anywhere in the United States.

    Who it is for: Families in need of diapers

  • National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy. Call or text 24/7; interpreter services available.

    Who it is for: Pregnant and postpartum people and their families

  • Postpartum Support International

    Support and resources for parents experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety challenges. Call or text the helpline to be connected with local support.

    Who it is for: New and expecting parents

  • WIC Nutrition Program (USDA)

    Free healthy food, nutrition support, and breastfeeding help for pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under 5. Find and apply at your local WIC clinic.

    Who it is for: Income-eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under 5

  • Find a Health Center (HRSA)

    Find a community health center near you that provides care on a sliding fee scale, regardless of insurance or ability to pay.

    Who it is for: Open to all; sliding-scale fees

  • Health Insurance Marketplace (HealthCare.gov)

    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Enroll in health coverage for your family, with financial help based on income. Call or apply online; the call center is open 24/7.

    Who it is for: Open to all; subsidies based on income

  • Insure Kids Now (Medicaid and CHIP for children)

    Free or low-cost health and dental coverage for children and teens through Medicaid and CHIP. Call to be connected with your state program and get help enrolling.

    Who it is for: Children and teens in income-eligible families

  • Childcare.gov

    Find child care options, financial assistance, and your state child care resources anywhere in the United States.

    Who it is for: Open to all families

  • Head Start and Early Head Start

    Free early education, child care, and family support for income-eligible families with children from birth to age 5. Use the locator to find a program near you.

    Who it is for: Income-eligible families with children birth to age 5

  • 211 (United Way)

    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Free, confidential help available 24/7 in every state. Dial 211 to connect with local resources for housing, food, utilities, healthcare, and more.

    Who it is for: Open to everyone

  • HUD Housing Counseling

    Free, HUD-approved counseling for renters and homeowners. Get help finding rental assistance, avoiding eviction or foreclosure, and locating affordable housing.

    Who it is for: Open to renters and homeowners

  • National Runaway Safeline

    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Help and resources for youth experiencing homelessness or thinking about running away, and for their families. Available 24/7 by call, text, or chat.

    Who it is for: Youth and families

  • LIHEAP Energy Assistance (National Energy Assistance Referral)

    Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm ET

    Free help paying heating and cooling bills. Call to be connected with the energy assistance office that serves your area, or visit EnergyHelp.us to find it.

    Who it is for: Income-eligible households

  • 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Free, confidential crisis support available 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress or thinking about suicide. Call or text 988, or chat online. Help is available in English and Spanish.

    Who it is for: Anyone in crisis; free and confidential

  • Disaster Distress Helpline

    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Free, confidential crisis counseling for anyone in emotional distress related to a disaster. Call or text 24/7.

    Who it is for: Anyone affected by a disaster

  • SAMHSA National Helpline

    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use, in English and Spanish.

    Who it is for: Open to everyone; free and confidential

  • Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline

    24/7 confidential support for children, teens, parents, and anyone worried about a child. Counselors answer questions, talk through difficult situations, and connect you with local resources. Call or text.

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline

    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Free, confidential support 24/7 for anyone affected by domestic violence. Call, text START to 88788, or chat online to talk with an advocate, plan for safety, and find local help.

    Who it is for: Anyone affected by domestic violence; free and confidential

  • RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline

    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Free, confidential support for survivors of sexual assault, available 24/7. Call or chat online to reach a trained advocate.

    Who it is for: Survivors of sexual assault; free and confidential

  • Find Legal Aid (Legal Services Corporation)

    Search for the free civil legal aid office that serves your county. LSC funds nonprofit legal aid organizations in every state for issues like housing, custody, benefits, and debt.

  • LawHelp.org (free legal aid finder)

    Find free legal aid and self-help resources in your state for housing, family, public benefits, safety, and more.

    Who it is for: Income-eligible individuals and families

  • CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)

    Free job search help, training and certification info, and resume guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor. Use the Local Help section to find your nearest American Job Center for free in-person employment services.

  • 211 Transportation Help (United Way)

    Free, confidential referrals to local transportation help such as rides to medical appointments, bus passes, and gas vouchers where available. If you have Medicaid, also ask your state Medicaid office about free rides to covered medical appointments.

  • Boys & Girls Clubs of America (club finder)

    After-school and summer programs for ages 6 to 18, including sports leagues, STEM labs, and meals at many clubs. Use the finder to locate a club near you.

  • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

    Free, age-appropriate books mailed each month to children from birth to age 5, at no cost to families. Available where a local program operates; use the finder to check your area and register your child online.

    Who it is for: Any Missouri child under age 5, regardless of income

  • YMCA (Find Your Y)

    Youth programs, child care, camps, and family activities at local YMCAs nationwide. Use the locator to find your nearest Y and see which youth programs it offers.

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