Information about Cash Assistance (welfare)

Name of Specific Service Offered:  Information about Cash Assistance (welfare). Note:  Clients receiving cash assistance must apply and be approved at FSD, but they are mandated to work with our program at the Missouri Career Center. You must be taking steps toward economic stability to receive Cash Assistance, and we can help at the Missouri Career Center, 301 S. 7th Street, St. Joseph, Mo. Ph:  (816) 387-9675.

Dates the service is available:  Year-round.

Income Guidelines to get this service:  Must apply at Family Support Division office.  

What the service gives you:  Cash assistance has lifetime maximum of 60 months.

Do I need an appointment to apply for this service? Yes, at the Family Service Division at (816) 387-2000.

Where to Apply:  (exact building name, street address, phone number)
State Building, 525 Jules, St. Joseph, Mo. (816) 387-2000.

For questions, please contact:  
Family Service Division at (816) 387-2000.