United Way of Greater Kansas City

Welcome to 211KC.ORG - where you can search for resources, create an account, build resource groups, and agencies can update their information. Need help? Email 211kc@uwgkc.org or call 2-1-1 anytime, 24/7.

211KC.org Online Resource Database

United Way of Greater Kansas City

« Start new search

Report incorrect information | Verify information

Full Resource Name:

Cass County Outreach

208 W Walnut
Raymore, MO 64083

(816) 322-0502

www.wcmcaa.org

Description:

SITE OVERVIEW
Serves low-income families in west-central Missouri 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.

SITE SERVICE AREA
Cass County in Missouri

ALSO KNOWN AS

WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
WCMCAA

###STL###

Primary Services:

Community Action Agencies [Show Definition Details]
Description
Provides emergency assistance to people in crisis; addresses the causes of poverty through programs that fight unemployment, inadequate housing, poor nutrition and lack of educational opportunity and provides training in advocacy skills.
Hours
Mon-Thu 7:30am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
See eligibility requirements for each program, call for details
Fees
Call for details
Intake Procedure
Call Or Walk In To Apply
Languages
English Only
Service Area
Cass County in Missouri
Geography Served
Missouri
Cass
[Edit Service Details]
Electric Service Payment Assistance [Show Definition Details]
Description
Provides electric bill assistance.
Hours
Mon-Thu 7:30am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
- EA is designed to provide financial assistance to help pay heating bills during October-March - Eligibility is based on income, family size, available resources, and responsibility for payment of home heating costs - Eligibility may also qualify individuals for additional financial assistance
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Walk In To Apply
Languages
English Only
Service Area
Cass County in Missouri
Geography Served
Missouri
Cass
[Edit Service Details]
Family Support Centers/Outreach [Show Definition Details]
Description
Provides a variety of services to meet the needs of low-income persons through intake, assessment and referral. Provides crisis and long-term intervention, life skills classes, and education and financial management.
Hours
Mon-Thu 7:30am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Low-income individuals who meet federal income guidelines
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Walk In To Apply
Languages
English Only
Service Area
Cass County in Missouri
Geography Served
Missouri
Cass
[Edit Service Details]
Gas Service Payment Assistance [Show Definition Details]
Description
Provides gas bill assistance.
Hours
Mon-Thu 7:30am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
EA is designed to provide financial assistance to help pay heating bills during October-March Eligibility is based on income, family size, available resources, and responsibility for payment of home heating costs Eligibility may also qualify individuals for additional financial assistance
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Walk In To Apply
Languages
English Only
Service Area
Cass County in Missouri
Geography Served
Missouri
Cass
[Edit Service Details]
General Minor Home Repair Programs [Show Definition Details]
Description
Provides long-term, permanent home repairs and improvements.
Hours
Mon-Thu 7:30am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Low-income families who live in houses that are likely to be uninhabitable within ten years unless repairs are made
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Walk In To Apply
Languages
English Only
Service Area
Cass County in Missouri
Geography Served
Missouri
Cass
[Edit Service Details]
Hearing Screening [Show Definition Details]
Description
Provides health education screenings, such as hearing screenings.
Hours
Generally scheduled in August; call for schedule and locations or check the website www.wcmcaa.org
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Low-income households
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Telephone To Apply
Languages
English Only
Service Area
Cass County in Missouri
Geography Served
Missouri
Cass
[Edit Service Details]
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance [Show Definition Details]
Description
Provides heating fuel/propane bill assistance.
Hours
Mon-Thu 7:30am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
EA is designed to provide financial assistance to help pay heating bills during October-March Eligibility is based on income, family size, available resources, and responsibility for payment of home heating costs Eligibility may also qualify individuals for additional financial assistance
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Walk In To Apply
Languages
English Only
Service Area
Cass County in Missouri
Geography Served
Missouri
Cass
[Edit Service Details]
HUD Approved Counseling Agencies [Show Definition Details]
Description
Receives funding from the federal Office of Housing and Urban Development to provide pre-purchase and mortgage default counseling, home equity conversion (reverse mortgage) counseling and information about the HUD rent assistance program for current and prospective purchasers and tenants.
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Call for details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Walk In To Apply
Languages
English Only
Service Area
Cass County in Missouri
Geography Served
Missouri
Cass
[Edit Service Details]
Life Skills Education [Show Definition Details]
Description
Assists families in gaining knowledge that will prepare them to handle the everyday problems associated with maintaining a home, a family, an education and a job.
Hours
Mon-Thu 7:30am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Low-income, call for details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Walk In To Apply
Languages
English Only
Service Area
Cass County in Missouri
Geography Served
Missouri
Cass
[Edit Service Details]
Listing Services for Landlords/Property Managers [Show Definition Details]
Description
Provides for the development of a pool of landlords accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.
Hours
Mon-Thu 7:30am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Call for details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Walk In To Apply
Languages
English Only
Service Area
Cass County in Missouri
Geography Served
Missouri
Cass
[Edit Service Details]
Medicaid Information/Counseling [Show Definition Details]
Description
Provides one-on-one assistance in helping Medicaid recipients to understand the services provided by these programs, participants meet with trained CLAIM counselors for assistance with health care issues.
Hours
Mon-Thu 7:30am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Medicaid recipients and their families
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Walk In To Apply
Languages
English Only
Service Area
Cass County in Missouri
Geography Served
Missouri
Cass
[Edit Service Details]
School Supplies [Show Definition Details]
Description
Provides school supplies.
Hours
Generally scheduled in August; call for schedule and locations or check the website www.wcmcaa.org
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Low-income households
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Telephone To Apply
Languages
English Only
Service Area
Cass County in Missouri
Geography Served
Missouri
Cass
[Edit Service Details]
Vision Screening [Show Definition Details]
Description
Provides health education screenings, such as vision screenings.
Hours
Generally scheduled in August; call for schedule and locations or check the website www.wcmcaa.org
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Low-income households
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Telephone To Apply
Languages
English Only
Service Area
Cass County in Missouri
Geography Served
Missouri
Cass
[Edit Service Details]
Weatherization Programs [Show Definition Details]
Description
Home weatherization service for income-eligible homeowners and renters. Weatherization crews insulate attics, walls, and floors and perform infiltration measures to homes to make them more energy-efficient and to lower utility bills for the client. Gas and water heating systems are tested for health and safety problems and are repaired or replaced if a problem is detected.
Hours
Mon-Thu 7:30am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Low-income families who live in houses that are likely to be uninhabitable within ten years unless repairs are made
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call 1-800-493-3664 or walk in to apply
Languages
English Only
Service Area
Cass County in Missouri
Geography Served
Missouri
Cass
[Edit Service Details]

General Information

Hours:

Mon-Thu 7:30am to 5:00pm

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

Resource Groups

Login» to Manage Groups