Franklin County
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Community Center
Contact
Teresia Templeton
(785) 242-7515
Fax: (785) 229-0543
Hours
9-noon, 1-4
Call for an 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.
Community Garden
Dental Program
Emergency Assistance
Food Distribution
Franklin County Food Distribution every Tuesday, 8 a.m., Don Woodward Community Center parking lot, 517 E 3rd St; Ottawa, Kansas. Bring proof of county residency.
Franklin County Harvesters Mobile Food the first Wednesday of each month, 2 p.m., Don Woodward Community Center parking lot, 517 E 3rd St; Ottawa, Kansas. NOTE: The January 1, 2020 Harvester distribution will be held DECEMBER 30 instead.
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.
Holiday Bureau
Open to any Franklin County resident who meets the poverty guideline.
- Application dates: Oct. 21, 2019-Nov. 19, 2019. Call 758-242-7515 for an appointment.
- Must apply in person by appointment and bring photo identification, income for all household members, proof of Franklin County residency (photo ID, utility bill)
- Toy giveaway: Dec. 12, 2019 -Location to be Announced.
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)
OR
Child Care (birth to age 3)
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
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.