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FosterAdopt Connect Joplin

Free support for foster, adoptive, kinship, and at-risk families Services: Foster family support; adoptive family support; kinship caregiver support; family preservation; clothing and food assistance; aging-out youth support; resource navigation; caregiver support. Categories: Clothing, Showers & Laundry; Families, Youth & Childcare; Food & Meals Address: 1802 W 32nd St, Suites F & G, Joplin, MO 64804 Service area: Barton County, Jasper County, McDonald County, Newton County Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM; call to confirm. Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/fosteradopt-connect-joplin/

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Fostering Hope

Caring Closet, meals, birthday support, and encouragement for foster families Services: Caring Closet; clothing; shoes; toiletries; toys; bedding; freezer meals; birthday cards; book program; foster parent support; Christmas of Hope; agency worker appreciation. Categories: Clothing, Showers & Laundry; Families, Youth & Childcare; Food & Meals Address: 10040 County Rd 230, Oronogo, MO 64855 Service area: Jasper County Hours: Oronogo Caring Closet listed Saturdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and by appointment. Call or check site to confirm. Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/fostering-hope/

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Freeman Health System

Joplin hospital system, urgent care, specialty care, and behavioral health access Services: Hospital care; emergency access; urgent care; physician clinics; specialty care; mental and behavioral health through Ozark Center; 24-hour crisis hotline access. Categories: Medical & Dental Care; Mental Health; Substance Use & Recovery Address: Joplin, MO Service area: Barton County, Jasper County, McDonald County, Newton County Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/freeman-health-system/

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God’s Resort

Christ-centered transitional housing community with stability planning Services: Transitional housing; affordable housing; personalized stability plan; resident care; relationship-based community support; discipleship; women's residential ministry through The Well. Categories: Housing Assistance; Mental Health; Substance Use & Recovery Address: 1501 S Pearl Ave, Joplin, MO 64804 Service area: Jasper County Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/gods-resort/

Structured housing and recovery support for people rebuilding after addiction Services: Structured recovery housing; sober and clean living program; admission screening; residences; education opportunities; recovery community connection; veterans services; stability planning. Categories: Housing Assistance; Substance Use & Recovery; Veterans Address: 24706 State Hwy 171, Webb City, MO 64870 Service area: Jasper County Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/h-o-u-s-e-inc/

Early childhood education, home visiting, and family support for children birth to age 5 Services: Early childhood education; Early Head Start; Head Start; home visiting; Pre-K childcare; family engagement; school readiness; application assistance. Categories: Benefits & Financial Assistance; Families, Youth & Childcare Address: 302 S Joplin Ave, Joplin, MO 64801 (general enrollment); multiple Joplin locations — see escswa.org/locations/ Service area: Barton County, Jasper County, McDonald County, Newton County Guide last verified: 2026-07-03 Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/head-start-and-early-head-start/

Visiting provider on the Opportunity Center September 2026 schedule.

Public housing and rental assistance programs Services: Public housing; rental assistance; affordable housing information; housing program navigation; waiting-list information; eligibility screening guidance. Categories: Housing Assistance; Rent & Eviction Assistance Address: 1834 W. 24th St, Joplin, MO 64801 Guide last verified: 2026-07-03 Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/housing-authority-of-joplin/

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Jasper County CASA

Court-appointed volunteer advocacy for children in foster care Services: Volunteer child advocacy; court-appointed advocacy; foster care advocacy; volunteer training; support for abused and neglected children; court and community advocacy. Categories: Domestic Violence & Safety; Families, Youth & Childcare; Legal, ID & Documents Address: 2421 E 20th St, Joplin, MO 64804 Service area: Jasper County Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/jasper-county-casa/

Child safety, foster care, adoption, and family support services Services: Child safety services; foster care; adoption resources; guardianship resources; child abuse and neglect reporting pathways; family-centered services; child welfare referrals. Categories: Benefits & Financial Assistance; Domestic Violence & Safety; Families, Youth & Childcare; Legal, ID & Documents Address: 601 Commercial Street, Joplin, MO 64801 Service area: Jasper County Guide last verified: 2026-07-03 Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/jasper-county-childrens-division/

Housing Choice Voucher, Mainstream, VASH, and CoC voucher assistance Services: Housing Choice Voucher; Section 8; Mainstream vouchers; VASH vouchers; Continuum of Care vouchers; rental assistance; affordable housing applications; reasonable accommodation support. Categories: Benefits & Financial Assistance; Housing Assistance; Rent & Eviction Assistance; Veterans Address: 302 S Joplin Ave, Joplin, MO 64801 Guide last verified: 2026-07-03 Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/jasper-county-public-housing/

A cooling center offering a place to get out of the heat. See the hours and weather requirements below.

Nutrition support for pregnant women, infants, young children, and families Services: WIC nutrition benefits; nutrition education; breastfeeding support; referrals; family public health resources; food benefit access. Categories: Benefits & Financial Assistance; Families, Youth & Childcare; Food & Meals; Medical & Dental Care Address: 321 E 4th St, Joplin, MO 64801 Service area: Jasper County, Newton County Guide last verified: 2026-07-03 Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/joplin-city-wic/

A cooling center offering a place to get out of the heat. See the hours and weather requirements below.

Public health services, immunizations, WIC, and community health access Services: Public health services; child and adult immunizations; WIC nutrition access; health information; prevention services; public health referrals. Categories: Benefits & Financial Assistance; Families, Youth & Childcare; Medical & Dental Care Address: 321 East Fourth Street, Joplin, MO 64801 Guide last verified: 2026-05-29 Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/joplin-health-department/

Home visiting and early childhood parent support Services: Home visiting; parent education; child development guidance; parent-child interaction support; family well-being support; group connections; early learning resources. Categories: Families, Youth & Childcare Address: 2825 McClelland Boulevard, Joplin, MO 64804 Service area: Jasper County Guide last verified: 2026-07-03 Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/joplin-parents-as-teachers/

Public safety, emergency response, and community protection Services: Public safety; emergency response; law enforcement; community safety; crisis response connection; public service referrals. Categories: Domestic Violence & Safety Address: 303 E 3rd St, Joplin, MO 64801 Guide last verified: 2026-07-03 Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/joplin-police-department/

Library cards, public computers, internet access, meeting rooms, passports, and community resources Services: Public computers; internet access; library cards; reference services; meeting rooms; homebound delivery; passports; makerspace; community outreach; technology access; educational programs. Categories: Families, Youth & Childcare; Legal, ID & Documents Address: 1901 E 20th St, Joplin, MO 64804 Service area: Jasper County Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00 AM-6:00 PM; Tue/Thu 9:00 AM-8:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sun 1:00 PM-5:00 PM. Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/joplin-public-library/

Sunshine Lamp Trolley, MAPS paratransit, and accessible local transportation Services: Sunshine Lamp Trolley; deviated fixed-route service; MAPS paratransit; accessible transportation; route information; scheduled transportation support. Categories: Transportation Address: 123 S. Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801 Guide last verified: 2026-07-03 Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/joplin-public-transportation/

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Joplin Schools

Public school district Services: Education, school enrollment, and family support connection Categories: Families, Youth & Childcare Address: 825 Pearl Ave, Joplin, MO 64801 Service area: Jasper County Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/joplin-schools/

A cooling center offering a place to get out of the heat. See the hours and weather requirements below.

Veterans health, housing, employment, mental health, and benefits support Services: Veterans health care; housing support; HUD-VASH connection; Supportive Services for Veteran Families; job training; employment support; mental health services; benefits navigation. Categories: Benefits & Financial Assistance; Housing Assistance; Medical & Dental Care; Mental Health; Veterans Address: 3015 Connecticut Ave, Joplin, MO 64804 Guide last verified: 2026-07-03 Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/joplin-va/

Domestic violence, sexual assault, shelter, counseling, and recovery services Services: Emergency shelter; 24-hour crisis line; counseling; residential and outpatient substance use treatment; children's services; advocacy; protective order support; transitional housing; education and outreach; job and life skills support. Categories: Domestic Violence & Safety; Emergency Shelter & Crisis Housing; Families, Youth & Childcare; Housing Assistance; Legal, ID & Documents; Mental Health; Substance Use & Recovery Address: 1809 Connor Avenue, Joplin, MO 64804 Hours: 24-hour crisis line available. Guide last verified: 2026-07-03 Toll-free hotline: (800) 416-1772 Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/lafayette-house/

Faith-based residential recovery support for men Services: Faith-based residential recovery housing; recovery support; accountability; spiritual support; referral-based intake information. Categories: Housing Assistance; Substance Use & Recovery Address: 617 W 21st St, Joplin, MO 64804 Service area: Jasper County Guide last verified: 2026-07-03 Source: https://joplinhomelesscoalition.org/community-resource-guide/provider/lazarus-ministries/