Howard County
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Local offices in Howard County
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Public health · Regional office
Howard County WIC Program
711 S. Reed Rd., Kokomo, IN 46902
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceApply for food benefits and nutrition support if you are pregnant or caring for a child under five.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Child support · County office
Howard County Child Support Prosecutor
104 N. Buckeye St., Room 204, Kokomo, IN 46901
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or enforcing a child support order.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Howard County Division of Family Resources
217 E. Southway Blvd., Suite 200, Kokomo, IN 46902
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsApply for SNAP, Medicaid, and cash assistance programs at the local office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Housing help · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Kokomo
210 E. Taylor St., Kokomo, IN 46901
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing options and rental assistance for eligible households.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kokomoha.org
Local office · State office
Indiana 211
Help here
- Help finding local resourcesCall 211 to get connected with local health and human service resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Public health · County office
Howard County Health Department
120 E. Mulberry St., Kokomo, IN 46901
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health nursing, environmental health, and vital records services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Veterans · County office
Howard County Veterans Service Office
220 N. Main St., Room 101, Kokomo, IN 46901
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help filing veterans benefits claims and understanding benefit decisions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Emergency help · County office
Howard County Emergency Management
120 E. Mulberry St., Suite 6, Kokomo, IN 46901
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet local information about emergency preparedness and county response resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Kokomo WorkOne
700 E. Firmin St., Suite 150, Kokomo, IN 46902
Help here
- Job and career servicesGet help with job searches, career planning, education, and job training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Kokomo BMV Branch
192 E. Southway Blvd., Kokomo, IN 46902
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver licenses, identification cards, and vehicle registration services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Library · Regional office
Kokomo-Howard County Public Library
220 N. Union St., Kokomo, IN 46901
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and digital materials, and use public computers and learning programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on khcpl.org
Library · Regional office
Greentown & Eastern Howard School Public Library
421 S. Harrison St., Greentown, IN 46936
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, and use library programs and resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on greentownlib.org
Howard County, Indiana website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Howard County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Finders Food Bank
1204 Greenbush Street, Lafayette, IN 47904
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Indiana Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Area Five Agency on Aging and Community Services, Inc.
1801 Smith Street, Logansport, IN 46947-1577
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Howard County
Indiana programs by kind of help
These are run by Indiana and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Indiana 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988