Eskridge

Local offices in Eskridge

We have not checked Eskridge on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Eskridge

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Wabaunsee County

Eskridge is in Wabaunsee County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Kansas Department for Children and Families, Topeka Service Center

  500 SW Van Buren, Topeka, KS 66603

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesApply for food, cash, child care, and other family assistance programs.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child support servicesGet help applying for child support services and managing a child support case.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 785-296-2500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.ks.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation (ECKAN)

  1320 S. Ash St., Ottawa, KS 66067

  Help here

  • Community assistanceAsk about available help with housing, food, child care, and other basic needs.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 785-242-7450DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eckan.org

• Public health · County office

  Wabaunsee County Health Department

  215 Kansas Avenue, Alma, KS 66401

  Help here

  • Public health and immunizationsGet immunizations, health education, disease investigation, and referrals to health services.Read more
  • WICEligible women and children can get nutrition education and food through WIC.Read more
  • Home careAsk about personal care and homemaker help at home.Read more
  Call 785-765-2425DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wbcounty.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Wabaunsee County District Court

  215 Kansas Avenue, Alma, KS 66401

  Help here

  • District court servicesContact the court for information about court services, payments, records, and jury duty.
  Call 785-765-2406DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wbcounty.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging

  401 Houston Street, Manhattan, KS 66502

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet information and referrals for services for older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers.
  Call 785-776-9294DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncfhaaa.com

• Emergency help · County office

  Wabaunsee County Emergency Management

  215 Kansas Avenue, Alma, KS 66401

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
  Call 785-765-2662DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wbcounty.org

Everything in Wabaunsee County

Kansas programs by kind of help

These are run by Kansas 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