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Boone County Community Bail Fund

We serve people incarcerated in the Boone County Jail, who are Boone County residents, and who cannot afford to pay bail of $3000 or less or to hire a for-profit bail bond agent.

Content updated Feb. 27, 2026

We are all volunteers and operate with very low administrative costs. We support ourselves with community donations and bail refunds from the court. Volunteers answer the phones, drive to the jail to bail people out, remind people of their court dates, offer rides to court, raise funds, and engage in community education to inform people about the bail system.

To get in touch with BCCBF volunteers, email comobailfund@gmail.com.
If you need bail assistance, call (573) 723-1682.

Hours: M-F, 9-5:00. Voicemail checked regularly.
PO Box 7232
Columbia MO 65205

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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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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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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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

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