Fordland

Local offices in Fordland

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Fordland City Hall

  296 Burks St, Fordland, MO 65652

  Help here

  • City services and recordsContact City Hall for city information, clerk services, and records.
  • Water billingContact the city accounting office about water bills and payments.Read more
  Call 417-767-2829DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoffordland.com

• Library · Nonprofit

  Fordland Memorial Library

  157 W Main St, Fordland, MO 65652

  Help here

  • Library resources and public computersUse the library's books, free Wi-Fi, public laptops, and printing services.Read more
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fordlandmemoriallibrary.org

City of Fordland website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Fordland

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

Offices for all of Webster County

Fordland is in Webster County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Community action · Nonprofit

  OACAC Webster County Neighborhood Center

  50 York Drive, Suite 8, Marshfield, MO 65706

  Help here

  • Community action and basic needsVisit the center for local help with food and other community support services.Read more
  Call 417-859-4589DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oac.ac

• State office

  Missouri Department of Social Services, Family Support Division, Webster County

  222 Commercial Street, Marshfield, MO 65706

  Help here

  • Family Support benefitsApply for or get help with SNAP, MO HealthNet, child care assistance, and temporary assistance.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 855-373-4636DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov

• Public health · County office

  Webster County Health Unit

  233 E. Washington Street, Marshfield, MO 65706

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, testing, health education, and other public health services.Read more
  • WIC nutrition programApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently gave birth, or have a child under five.Read more
  Call 417-859-2532DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Webster County Circuit Clerk's Office

  101 S. Crittenden Street, Room 22, Marshfield, MO 65706

  Help here

  • Court filings and formsFile court papers and get local court forms, rules, dates, and filing fee information.
  Call 417-859-2041DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging

  1735 S Fort Avenue, Springfield, MO 65807

  Help here

  • Older adult and caregiver assistanceGet information and help with senior services, meals, transportation, caregiver support, and in-home services.
  Call 417-862-0762DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Webster County Emergency Management

  433 E. Commercial Street, Marshfield, MO 65706

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about emergency planning, local alerts, and help after a disaster.
  Call 417-859-7959DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Webster County

Missouri programs by kind of help

These are run by Missouri 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