Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys (MATA) - Disaster Legal Services
Content updated Sept. 11, 2024
Depending on the need following a flood or a tornado, teams on the ground can help provide legal resources. They also provide assistance via a volunteer phone bank. MATA members help in navigating landlord-tenant laws, insurance issues, FEMA, and other legal issues or questions.
240 East High Street, Ste 300
Jefferson City, MO 65102
573-635-5215
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MissouriLawyersHelp.org
Content updated Sept. 11, 2024
A website created by The Missouri Bar that provides a variety of resources and services to the citizens of Missouri.
PO Box 119, 326 Monroe St.
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0119
Legal Resources Line: 573.636.3635
573-635-4128
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Missouri Protection and Advocacy Services
Content updated Sept. 11, 2024
Missouri Protection and Advocacy Services protects the rights of people with disabilities by providing advocacy and legal services. We help with a variety of disability-related issues. This can include allegations of abuse, denial of disability benefits, removing guardianship, and more. These issues are explained in more detail below. Learn more about how we can help with these issues.
925 S. Country Club Drive, Suite B
Jefferson City, MO 65109-4510
800-392-8667
Relay Missouri (TDD): 1-800-735-2966
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Content updated Feb. 24, 2026
University of Missouri students in the department of Personal Financial Planning are trained and IRS-certified to provide this free service to individuals in the Columbia community, primarily for people with low to moderate incomes, those with disabilities, the elderly and English-as-a-second-language taxpayers.
Starting Jan. 26, 2026, VITA services will be provided at the on a walk-in/first-come-first-served basis at the following dates and times:
Mondays 9 am – 1 pm
Wednesdays 4 pm – 8 pm
No services March 21-29 due to Spring Break
Last day of services is Apr. 15, 2026
Family Impact Center
105 East Ash St Suite 200
Columbia, MO 65203
Why You Might Not Get Your Tax Refund
Content updated Aug. 12, 2025
Several reasons are listed along with tips to increase the likelihood of receiving a tax refund.
Steps to Build Credit
Content updated Aug. 12, 2025
Several suggestions for building credit.
National Endowment for Financial Education- NEFE
Content updated Aug. 12, 2025
Free online financial education classes and practical information to people at all financial stages.
1550 Market St., Suite 475
Denver, CO 80202
303-741-6333
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Apps for Budgeting
Content updated Aug.12, 2025
Click for a list of applications to help you keep track of your income and expenses.
Better Money Habits
Content updated Aug. 12, 2025
Bank of America gives instruction in credit, debt, saving, budgeting, home-ownership, auto, retirement, college and more.
ProsperU at Central Bank of Boone County
Content updated Aug. 13, 2025
ProsperU helps individuals and businesses learn more about how to build a successful financial life.
Classes in the ProsperU Classroom at 700 East Broadway (By appointment only. Class schedule can be found online.)
Online classes through Zoom
One-on-one financial counseling
On-site classes for businesses and organizations
700 East Broadway
Columbia, MO 65201
573-817-8900
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First Chance for Children
Families with children ages 0-5
Content updated Nov. 17, 2025
First Chance for Children provides early childhood programs and family resources that support safe and healthy outcomes for children and families across Missouri.
Services:
First Chance for Children offers comprehensive early childhood services designed to support families from pregnancy through age five. Our programs include Baby U, a home visitation initiative that combines the evidence-based Parents as Teachers® and Nurturing Parenting® models to guide parents in fostering their child’s growth and development. The Baby Bags Diaper Bank provides diapers, wipes, and period products to families across central Missouri, reducing financial stress and improving family health and hygiene. Through our Lend and Learn Toy Libraries, families can engage in free, developmentally appropriate play, borrow educational toys, and connect with other caregivers to reduce social isolation. The Safe Cribs Program ensures that every infant has a safe sleep environment and that caregivers are equipped with the knowledge to reduce the risk of sleep-related infant deaths. Each program is designed to meet families where they are, whether at home, in the community, or through trusted partner agencies to ensure equitable access to critical early childhood supports.
Hours: 9 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday and other hours as scheduled
1002 Fay St
Columbia, MO 65201
573-777-1815
Email: glitteken@fc4c.org
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Home Visiting- Healthy Families America
Content updated Nov. 21, 2025
Want to be the best parent you can be? Would you like to get off to a great start with your child? A home visitor can help and is available both before your child is born and afterwards. Click on the link below for more info.
Healthy Families may provide car seats, portable cribs, diapers/wipes, books, or other health, safety, and developmental items to our participants.
Your home visitor will be there to listen, help you find answers to your questions, and to support you in being the kind of parent you want to be! For more information, please call 573.817.6430.
1005 W Worley St
Columbia, MO 65203-2037
573-817-6430
Email: sandra.miller@como.gov
Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation Office
Content updated March 28, 2026
Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) specializes in employment and training services that can assist eligible individuals with disabilities in becoming employed.
Hours: M-F, 8am-4:30-pm
1500 Southridge Drive, Suite 200
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 751-2343
Email: info@vr.dese.mo.gov
MU Family Impact Center
Content updated on Dec. 24, 2024
At the MU Family Impact Center, we aim to provide lifelong education that will help our community’s residents improve their quality of life.
We welcome participants from anywhere in the mid-Missouri area.
We offer numerous programs in one place in order to bring the knowledge, research and resources from the University of Missouri into the community.
Our FREE programs cover a wide range of needs, including nutrition, tax assistance, family support, medical care and even summer camps that are geared towards youth excellence & college preparation.
105 E Ash St.
Columbia, MO 65203
573-882-2428
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University of Missouri and State Job Application Process
Click for information on the University of Missouri and State Job Application Process.
United Community Schoolhouse
All families
Content updated Sept. 4, 2025
We are a non-profit organization with an Early childhood educational program. We service families ages 2 yrs potty trained to 12 years of age. We have an all-day program and an after school program.
M-F, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
613 N. Providence Road
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 447-7351
Email: ucschoolhouse@ucbuilders.org
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Free Breastfeeding Apps
Content updated Sept. 4, 2025
A few links which provide tips and videos to help answer questions about breastfeeding.
WIC
Content updated Sept. 4, 2025
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) division provides income-based nutrition services to pregnant women, new mothers, babies, and children up to their 5th birthday. The WIC staff helps families eat well and stay healthy.
Breastfeeding support
Nutrition education and counseling
Vouchers for healthy foods
Health screenings
Risk assessments
Referrals to health care
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Families that qualify for supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) or temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) automatically qualify.
To see if you pre-qualify for WIC services, use this pre-screening tool or call us at 573.874.7384opens phone dialer. WIC appointments can be made over the phone or in person at the WIC office, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1005 W Worley
Columbia, MO 65203
573-874-7355
La Leche League
Content updated Aug 23, 2023
Breastfeeding information and mother-to-mother breastfeeding support. Phone help and informational meetings are free and available to all. They currently host an online meeting the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm. If you have any pressing questions, call/text their hotline number 573-340-6555.
2615 Shepard Blvd Columbia, MO 65201 573-340-6555