4 -H There are five active 4-H clubs in Benton County: All Arounders 4-H Club meets at 7:00 p.m. on the third Monday of every month in the FFA Room at the High School in Warsaw. Club leader: Anita Campbell, 660-438-7916 or campbell67@embarqmail.com Benton County Robotics 4-H Club meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of every month in the Wayne County City Hall building. Club leader: Jim Kjar, 660-553-0245 or kjardad@gmail.com Lake Creek Lamplighters 4-H Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of every month at the Lake Creek Community Center, North of Cole Camp. Club leaders: Stephanie Louiselle, 660-281-3270 or stephlouiselle@windstream.net; Kristie Jonson, 660-287-3344or jonsonk@sedalia200.org Lincoln Cardinals 4-H Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Benton County 4-H/FFA Building in Lincoln. Club leader: Jill Strozewski, 660-654-4972 or Jillstroz@gmail.com Turkey Creek Homesteaders meets at 2:30 p.m. on the second Sunday of every month at Evening Shade Church, on Evening Shade Ave. Club leader: Amie Breshears, 660-438-5974 or Amie.L.Breshears@gmail.com Benton County Childcare Facilities Missouri Dept of Health & Senior Services https://healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/childcaresearch/Please note:The records available for review on this site may not reflect the complete history of a child care facility’s compliance. Public records regarding a licensed or license-exempt child care facility are available for review and/or may be requested from Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Section for Child Care Regulation (SCCR). Public records regarding a registered child care facility receiving child care subsidy funding are available for review and/or may be requested from Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS), Children’s Division (CD). Benton County Family Services Division 1661 Hilltop Dr., Warsaw, MO 65355 660-438-7357 Fax: 660-438-7997 Mon-Fri; 8am-5pm The Missouri Department of Social Services is responsible for coordinating programs to provide: Public assistance to help Missourians with food stamps, health care, child care, child support, blind services and other basic needs, health care coverage for eligible Missourians, child welfare services to help ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of Missouri children, and specialized assistance to troubled youth. 1238 Commercial St., Warsaw, MO 65355 660-438-2876 fax 660-438-5746 Monday - Friday, 8 - 5 (closed noon to 1)bchdweb@gmail.com Resources, Community Links: http://bentonhealth.org/community/ WIC - Womens, Infants and Childrens Program, Immunizations, Home Health Care, Hospice, Public Health, Environment Health and water testing, Boys and Girls Club of West Central MO 500 S. Keeney St, Cole Camp, MO 65325-1059 (660) 287-1164 Boys & Girls Clubs serves more than 1,000 local children at 12 Club Sites in seven communities – Cole Camp, Dresden, Green Ridge, La Monte, Leeton, Sedalia and Smithton. Most Club Sites are located right in the schools they serve. With a focus on Academic Success, Character and Leadership Development and Healthy Lifestyles, BGC does whatever it takes to ensure great futures start for all children in rural west central Missouri. Center for Human Services 129 Tower Dr., Warsaw, MO 65355 660-428-1143 The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional services and supports for Missouri citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. Our original mission included establishment of programs and services that change the way the community defines and views people with disabilities. Services: Activity Centers, Community Living, Employment Services, Service Coordination, Early Head Start, Missouri First Steps. Central Missouri Community Action Head Start Programs 807 Providence Rd. Columbia, MO 65203 (573) 443-8706 Fax: (573) 875-6993 Head Start Administrative Offices 8:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday (573)443-8706 ext. 1059 Fax: (573)874-6993 Apply Online: Head Start helps all children succeed. Services are offered to meet the special needs of children with disabilities. Children in Head Start are between the ages of three and five years old. Early Head Start serves infants and toddlers and a home based program is also available. CMCA Diaper Bank for Benton County - please call Dawn at 573-919-7575 Child Care Aware of Central Missouri 866-892-3228 info@mo.childcareaware.orgServices: Assist families by providing a list of child care providers in their area. We also provide training to child care providers in order for them to stay in compliance with the state regulations. Child Safe of Central Missouri 102 E. 10th St., Sedalia, MO 65301 Office: 660-829-3434,Therapy Services: 660-951-1080, After Hours/Emergency 660-221-5505 Our mission is to respond to child abuse and help families heal. Child Safe serves 11 counties which include: Benton, Carroll, Chariton, Henry, Johnson, Lafayette, Linn, Moniteau, Morgan, Pettis and Saline. We serve children, ages 3 - 18 who were victims of sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, exploitation, or witnessed domestic violence, homicide, or other crimes. All of Child Safe services are provided free of charge. Crossroads 1220 Commercial St., P.O. Box 1134, Warsaw, MO 65335 660-438-9140 Assistance for pregnant teens. Parenting classes, assistance with diapers, baby clothing, and social support. Family Resources of Warsaw 1651 Commercial St., P.O. Box 1821, Warsaw, MO 65338 660-223-1867 Children's clothing, toys, baby items, and other items for children's needs. Cake mix and frosting available for a child's birthday. Schools in Benton County: Cole Camp R-1 School District High School 660-668-3751 Middle School 660-668-3011 Elementary School 660-668-3011 Lincoln R-2 School District 101 W. Lamine St., Lincoln, MO 65338 660-547-3514 Fax: 660-547-3042 Warsaw Parents As Teachers 23395 Hwy 7, Edwards, MO 65326 660-438-0005 Parents as Teachers provides parent education and family support to families throughout pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten. Warsaw R-IX School District 20363 Lane of Champions, Warsaw, MO 65355 660-438-7120 Fax: 660-438-5028 High School 660-438-7351 Fax: 660-438-3749 John Boise Middle School 660-438-9079 Fax: 660-438-2209 North Elementary 134 W. Kosciusko St., Warsaw, MO 65355 660-438-3817 South Elementary 23395 Hwy 7, Edwards, MO 65326 660-438-5965 Fax: 660-438-5976 |
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