Franklin County
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Community Center
Contact
Teresia Templeton
(785) 242-7515
Fax: (785) 229-0543
Hours
Mon-Fri 8-noon, 1-5
Starting Sept 3: 9-noon, 1-4
Call ahead for appointment
Applications
We have applications available for:
DCF-food stamps, child support, TANF, and medical
Housing Choice Vouchers
LIEAP
RC&D Bicycle Program Coordination (Kids under 18)
Rental Housing
Weatherization
Case Management
Stepping Stones and ReStart are collaborative and client driven. Case management consists of assessment, planning, goal-setting, care coordination (follow-up/on-going communication), evaluation and advocacy centered on supporting individuals and/or families as they strive to successfully exit poverty and/or maintain independent living.
Prescription drug program for those enrolled in the program.
Christmas Bureau
Open to any Franklin County resident who meets the poverty guideline.
Community Garden
Dental Program
Emergency Assistance
Food Pantry
Franklin County Food Distribution every Tuesday 9 a.m., Don Woodward Center
Franklin County Harvesters Mobile Food once a month.
FRETSA
Housing Vouchers
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is a federally subsidized program that contracts with private landlords to offer rental assistance to low-income families so they can obtain affordable, quality housing.
Optometry Program
Referrals
School Supplies
Summer Lunch Bunch
Tuesday Food Give Away
Every Tuesday we have a free food giveaway.
¨ Franklin County (residents only)
¨ Sign up 24 hours prior to distribution
¨ Start time 9:00
Utility Assistance
Once in a 12 month period.
Volunteer Opportunities
Individuals and Groups: check our Volunteer page or contact us
Head Start
FREE
Full Day Preschool
(Ages 3-5)
OR
Home-Based Services
(weekly home visits for pregnancy to age 5)
Helping your child and family be ready for school and lifelong success
We help find transportation resources
We serve children with disabilities
Now Enrolling
Head Start Address
More information about Head Start
Weatherization
ECKAN may be able to provide at no cost to you housing improvements to:
- Lower your bills
- Make your home warmer
- Increase safety
For income-eligible:
- Single-family homes
- Multi-family dwellings
- Rental homes
- Manufactured homes
Click here for more information and to see if you qualify.