Fontana

Local offices in Fontana

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

Nonprofits that serve Fontana

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

Offices for all of Miami County

Fontana is in Miami County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Miami County Health Department WIC Program

  1201 Lakemary Drive, Paola, KS 66071

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and young children can get nutrition help and food benefits.Apply online
  Call 913-294-9520DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on miamicountyks.gov

• State office

  Kansas Department for Children and Families, Miami County Service Center

  616 Brown Ave., Osawatomie, KS 66064

  Help here

  • Economic and family assistanceVisit or contact the office to ask about Kansas family and economic support services.
  • Child support servicesGet information about applying for or managing child support services.
  Call 913-755-2162DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Miami County Health Department

  1201 Lakemary Drive, Paola, KS 66071

  Help here

  • Public health clinicsSchedule immunizations, lab services, nurse assessments, and other health appointments.
  • Women's health careAsk about women's health exams and related care by appointment.
  Call 913-294-2431DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on miamicountyks.gov

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Elizabeth Layton Center, Miami County

  25955 W. 327th Street, Paola, KS

  Help here

  • Mental health careContact the center for mental health appointments and services for adults and children.
  • Crisis supportCall the crisis line for help during a mental health emergency.Read more
  Call 785-242-3780DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging

  117 S Main, Ottawa, KS 66067

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportThe agency connects older adults and caregivers with meals, in-home help, case management, and other local services.
  Call 785-242-7200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Miami County Emergency Management

  209 S. Pearl St., Paola, KS 66071

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and alertsGet information about emergency alerts and prepare for local emergencies.
  Call 913-294-3232DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on miamicountyks.gov

Everything in Miami 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