Child Care Aware 1-877-678-2548 Resource and Referral Agency for Child Care City-Cowley County Health Department 320 E 9th, Suite B Winfield, KS (620) 442-3260 ext. 5584 (620) 221-1430 ext. 5581 Call and ask for more information about Child Care Licensing. Kansas Department of Children and Family Services 122 West 19th Winfield, KS 67156 620-221-6400 888-369-4777 www.dcf.ks.gov Cash Assistance (TANF), Income based child care, Child Support Services, Food Assistance Program , Family Preservation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Prevention and Protection Services for adult and youth. CHILDREN’S SERVICES Servicios para niños Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Cowley County 103 E. 9th Suite 316 Winfield, KS 67156 620-221-7766 kansasbigs.org Mentoring program for children, ages 5-18. City-Cowley County Health Department 320 E 9th, Suite B Winfield, KS (620) 442-3260 ext. 5551 (620) 221-1430 ext. 5551 cowleycounty.org/health Call for information. Family Life Services 305 S Summit Arkansas City, KS 620-442-1688 flsonline.net Healthy Beginnings: Counseling; Licensed Adoption Agency; Diapers on emergency basis; Parenting classes; baby clothes; Maternity clothing. Call for information.
Cowley County Head Start 1201 N 10th St Arkansas City, KS 67005 620-442-2075 620-221-7314 Accepts children between the ages of 3 and 4. Waiting. A national program for children that serves income eligible families. Call for information. Sites in Arkansas City, Burden and Winfield Cowley County Special Services Co-op / PALS Program USD #470 Arkansas City, KS 67005 620-441-2078 Call for more information on this program for children and families. Cowley County Special Services Co-op / PALS Program USD #465 Winfield, KS 67156 620-221-5100 Call for more information on this program for children and families. – tiny K 800 Main Street, Suite 304 Winfield, KS 67156 620-229-8304 Early intervention with infants and toddlers to age 3. CLOTHING ASSISTANCE Asistencia de ropa Angels in the Attic 109 S Summit Arkansas City, KS 67005 Case Management 620-446-5272 Store 620-506-5090 Call for information. Nest, Inc. 112 East 9th Winfield, KS 67156 620-229-8282 Used clothing and accessories. Help especially for women. Budgeting and life management classes. Call for information.
PO Box 3759 Wichita, KS 67201 316-263-6000 for HH 24 hour crisis line for shelter 1-866-899-5522 The SAFE Project may help domestic violence and sexual assault survivors who are having trouble reaching their goals because of problems that include: Living in fear because someone is hurting or threatening them, are overwhelmed by current or past sexual or domestic violence and cannot work, or their intimate partner keeps them from work or training. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Resources 121 College Street Winfield KS 204 S. Washington Avenue Wellington KS 67152 620-229-7233 (24 hr hotline) 620-440-3700 (24 hotline) Providing free and confidential services to domestic violence/sexual assault survivors: medical advocacy, court advocacy, education, safety planning, supportive counseling, support groups, children’s programming, and outreach/presentations. Spanish speaking advocate available. DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Equipo médico duradero Kansas Truck Mobility 8846 W Monroe Circle Wichita, KS 67209 316-722-4291 800-365-0217 Sales, installation and service for wheelchair and scooter lifts, hand controls and accessible seating for vehicles. Sales, service and rental of wheelchair accessible vans. QAP certified dealer. Works with VA. Medical Loan Closet of South Central Kansas 620-221-2700 Phone will be answered by First United Methodist Church. Donations of good condition equipment or medical supplies are accepted. They are loaned out , used, then returned so others can use them. Equipment must be in working condition. Home 3510 W. Central Suite #100 316-262-8339 866-992-8339 Emergency Responders and monitored medical dispensers for both in home and on the go.
Wichita, KS 67203 Southwind Res Care 317 Viking Blvd Winfield, KS 67156 620-221-4112 Home care, Residential care, day services EDUCATION Educación ECCELL(Orion 113 W 9th Winfield, KS 67156 620-221-2266 888-296-5146 High school completion program. Virtual state approved program for adults 19 and over. ECCRC (Eastern Cowley County Resource Center) PO Box 40, 107 S Main Dexter, KS. 67038. Service list includes: Community Food Bank, Thanksgiving Food boxes, Coats & Winter Clothing, Literacy Programs, Assistance with High School Completion & College entrance (Educational assessments), LIEAP & other benefit assistance, a $500 College annual scholarship to Cowley College, after-school and summer children's programs, and a Community Garden. GED Center Cowley Community College 700 Gary, Suite C Winfield, KS 67156 620-442-0430 1-800-539-2222 GED preparation and testing center. Call for information. Job Corps Numerous locations throughout the U.S. 1-800-733-5681 Federal education and job training program for at-risk youth ages 16 through 24. Children can attend with parent. Call for more information. K-State Research & Extension Cowley County Courthouse 311 E 9th Winfield, KS 620-221-5450 620-441-4565 Informal and educational programs and resources to help people improve their homes, families, farms, businesses and communities.
Kansas Work for Success Program - Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas 316-685-1821 Ext. 492 or 513 Kansas Work for Success Program for Fathers to assist with employment and child support through mentoring, case management, resources, employment, etc. EYE EXAMS AND GLASSES Examen ocular y Anteojos Lions Club International Arkansas City KS 67005 620-442-1790 Call Mr. Hays to see what help is available. Lion’s Clubs sponsor a program that provides assistance for the purchase of eyeglasses, hearing aids, services, scholarships or educational needs. Lions Club International Winfield, KS 67156 Check website for information Lion’s Clubs sponsor a program that provides assistance for the purchase of eyeglasses, hearing aids, health-related services, scholarships or educational needs. Salvation Army 1105 N. Main Winfield, KS 67156 620-221-0113 316-680-8787 Vision USA Program. Call for information and to set up appointment time. Salvation Army Appointments at Arkansas City Public Library, 120 E 5th, Arkansas City, KS 67005 620-441-0233 316-680-8787 Vision USA Program. Call for information and to set up appointment time. FAMILY PLANNING Planificación familiar City-Cowley County Health Department 320 E 9th, B Winfield, KS 67156 (620) 442-3260 ext. 5551 Call for information.
Kansas Department of Children and Family Services 122 West 19th Winfield, KS 67156 620-221-6400 888-369-4777 Cash Assistance (TANF), Income based child care, Child Support Services, Food Assistance Program , Family Preservation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Prevention and Protection Services for adult and youth. Joseph’s Storehouse 424 N Main Burden, KS 67019 620-438-2497 Serves eastern Cowley area. Call for appointment. 9:00 a.m. to 5: 00 on Monday, Wednesday, Friday. 9:00 to Noon on Saturday. Ministries First American Baptist Church 220 East Central Arkansas City, KS 67005 620-442-3510 Fax 620-442-2058 Distribution 10:00 to Noon on the last Saturday of each month. Must have picture ID, proof of income and Social Security number for each person in household. Winfield Community Food Pantry Winfield, KS 67156 620-221-2183 Open Monday – Friday. 8:30 am – 11:00 am Friendship Meals Cowley County Senior Center 700 Gary Winfield, KS 67156 620-221-2451 Heart healthy diets for seniors 60 and over. Confidential suggested donation. Can deliver to homebound seniors 80 and over. Meals on Wheels Winfield, KS 67156 620-2210448 Need doctors referral. Delivered in town only. Delivered Mondray thru Friday. Cost is $17.50 per week or $3.50 per meal. Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Vouchers and more information from South Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging. 620-442-0268 Seniors age 60+ with less than $1,830 per individual/per month can qualify for a $30 voucher packet (six $5 vouchers) to be used at local farmers markets to purchase fresh produce (some restrictions apply). Contact local senior centers, friendship meal
sites or South Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging for more information, 620-442-0268 FREE MEALS IN ARKANSAS CITY Comidas Gratis en Arkansas City Calvary Chapel 1001 S 3rd Arkansas City, KS 67005 SUNDAYS – AGAPE FRUITS 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Northside Baptist 124 S B Street Arkansas City, KS MONDAYS – IN HIS NAME 5:30-7:00 p.m. First Presbyterian Church 321 S 1st Arkansas City, KS 67005 TUESDAYS – FIVE LOAVES 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. St Paul United Methodist Church 220 E Washington Arkansas City, KS 67005 WEDNESDAYS – S.H.A.R.E. Meals 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Shepherd’s Church 1125 S Summit Arkansas City, KS 67005 THURSDAYS – SHEPHERD’S TABLE 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. FREE IN WINFIELD Comidas Gratis en Winfield First Presbyterian Church 1101 Millington Winfield, KS 67156 620-221-4500 LAST MONDAY - PETER’S PROMISE 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. Downstairs in Fellowship Hall. Use the office door by the bell. First United Methodist Church (across from post office) 620-221-2700 EVERY TUESDAY - TUESDAY’S TABLE 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Winfield, KS 67156 In Fellowship Hall, use East door. First Christian Church 904 Alexander Winfield KS 67156 620-221-1590 WEDNESDAY 5:00-6:00 p.m. Grace United Methodist Church 320 College Street Winfield, KS 620-221-0618 EVERY THURSDAY – FREE THURSDAY CHURCH SUPPERS 3:00 TO 6:30 P.M. In Fellowship Hall, Use South doors. HEARING AIDS Audifonos Hear Now Program 6700 Washington Ave South Eden Prairie, MN 55344 800.328.8602 Hear Now is an program that provides hearing help to low-income Americans. Each person we help is fit with new, top-of-the-line digital hearing aids that are customized to their hearing loss. HOME HEALTH Salud en el hogar Angels Care Home Health 908 Main St. Winfield, KS 67156 620-229-2223 William Newton Home Health 1305 E 5th Ave Winfield, Ks 620-221-2916 Healthback Home Health 1133 S Rock Rd #7 Wichita KS 67207 316-687-0340 1-800-homecare www.healthback.com HOSPICE Hospicio
Mundinger Hall Apartments 1315 East 6th Winfield, KS 620-221-7312 Specifically for those on income guidelines, elderly or disabled. Call for information. Osage Apartments 100 North Summit Arkansas City, KS 67005 620-441-0727 Specifically for those on income guidelines, elderly or disabled. Call for information. Project Independence Housing (HUD) 403 Windsor Rd Arkansas City, KS 67005 620-442-8070 Housing for disabled and low-income families. Call for information. Rehwinkel Senior Housing Apartments 1415 East 6th Winfield, KS 67156 620-221-2231 Specifically for those on income guidelines, elderly or disabled. Call for information. Rockridge Apartments 421 West Bryant Road Arkansas City, KS 67005 620-441-0207 Regular rental. Salvation Army Section 8 Housing 304 Summit Arkansas City, KS 67005 620-442-6063 Screening for Section 8 availability. For those on income guidelines, elderly or disabled. Call for information. Silverwood Apartments 2726 East 12th Ave Winfield, KS 67156 620-229-7946 Available based on income guidelines. Waiting list. Call for information. Sunflower Apartments 1515 North 9th Arkansas City, KS 67005 620-442-4613 Available based on income guidelines. Waiting list. Call for information.
Sunflower Apartments 1803 East 19th Winfield, KS 67156 620-442-4613 Available based on income guidelines. Waiting list. Call for information. Walnut Towers 1201 Winfield, KS 67156 620-221-7210 Specifically for those on income guidelines, elderly or disabled. Call for information. West Village Apartments 215 S Blankenship Udall, KS 67146 620-782-9686 Call for information. Westwood Villa 1319 North 12th Arkansas City, KS 620-442-1150 Available based on income guidelines. Waiting list. Call for information. Wheat Ridge Heights Apartment 1224 Wheat Road Winfield, KS 67156 620-221-3655 Available based on income guidelines. Waiting list. Call for information. Elderly – Section 202 PRAC Windsor Courts 305 East Windsor Road Winfield, KS 67156 620-442-0802 Available on income guidelines. Call for information. Catholic Charities Support Services for Veterans Families 264-7233 Ext. 4122 Housing for homeless veterans/prevention services Winfield Housing Authority 1417 Pine Terrace Winfield, KS 67156 620-221-4936 HUD Housing, Income based. Waiting list….call for information INSURANCE Seguro Medico
county trips - $25 one way or round trip. Call for information. UTILITY ASSISTANCE Asistencia de Utilidad Angels in the 109 S Summit Arkansas City, KS 67005 Case Management 620-446-5272 Store 620-506-5090 Call for information. Winfield Community Helping Hands Fund Winfield, KS 67156 620-221-2700 WINFIELD ONLY – Emergency assistance on rent, utilities, prescriptions and emergencies. Depends on funds available. Call for information. LIEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program) 800-432-0043 You can apply online or download an application here: Salvation Army Services for Cowley County ceased January 2017. VOLUNTEER AND/OR YOUTH MENTOR PROGRAMS Programa de Mentores Voluntarios y / o Jóvenes Arkansas City Public Library 620-442-1280 Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Cowley County 103 E. 9th Suite 316 Winfield, KS 67156 620-221-7766 Mentoring program for children up to 18 years of age. K-State Research and Extension Cowley County 311 E 9th Winfield KS 620-221-5450 620-441-4565 Volunteer and mentor programs available for adults and youth. Cowley County 4-H has community clubs in every local community (ages 7-18 with Cloverbud program for ages 5-6) Winfield Public Library 620-221-4470