Healthy Families Taskforce

The mission of Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) is to provide specialized instruction to help students build or refresh the basic academic skills necessary for success in life skills, improvement of English as a Second Language, success on the GED exams, preparation for post-secondary training or education and success in employment.

Forest Institute of Professional Psychology has received a five year, $5.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families to provide healthy marriage/healthy relationship education for persons in a 29 county area of southwest Missouri. Target groups include 1) high school students, 2) engaged couples, couples in serious dating relationships, and persons interested in marriage, 3) unwed expectant mothers and fathers, 4) married couples, and 5) couples at risk for divorce. Out of 1651 grant applications only 14 were funded at this level.

Ozarks Marriage Matters (OMM), is a community based, nonprofit initiative, dedicated to strengthening families through education, partnerships, and mobilization. Our aim is to bring the Ozarks community together to strengthen families by encouraging and supporting a marriage-friendly culture.

Parenting Life Skills Center (PLSC) is a successful child abuse and neglect prevention program. Our work is done in collaboration with area social service agencies, faith communities, and local and state government entities. The Center has established a reputation for innovative parent education services and community involvement.

The Branson Education Center, located in The Shoppes at Branson Meadows, is an 11,000 sq. ft. facility that offers a wide variety of general, technical, non-credit, and AEL courses. Students can earn an Associate of Arts degree here or work towards fulfilling requirements for a four-year degree. Affordable, accessible, high-quality education is why OTC's Branson Education Center is the place to be in your community!

Educational programs and resources in the area of Agriculture, Business Development Community Development, Continuing Education, Family and Consumer Science and 4-H Youth Development.

Marisa Clary shares her personal life experiences living with a disability and overcoming adversity.

Missouri KidsFirst is a statewide network of individuals, programs, and organizations committed to protecting Missouri's Children by improving the response to child victims and ending the cycle of abuse in our communities.

MPACT is a statewide parent training and information center that serves parents of children with all disabilities. Our primary goal is to assist parents in their effort to effectively advocate for their children's educational rights and services. MPACT staff and volunteers are located throughout Missouri and work with public and private agencies, parent groups, professional organizations and advocacy groups to achieve that goal.

NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness providing programs and services to those affected by mental illness. Our Hope Center provides support groups, education classes, referrals, a computer lab, resource area and lending library, and laundry facilities. We also provide a Peer Support Warm Line that is available from 10 am to 10 pm Sunday through Saturday, 365 days a year. You can reach the Warm Line at 417-864-3027 or toll free at 1-877-535-4357.

The Pregnancy Life Line exists to provide practical help and loving support to those facing an unplanned pregnancy.

Whether you are suffering from a SIDS-related loss or are seeking more information for communities or professionals, we can help. SIDS Resources is a private, not-for-profit network that connects people to programs, services and information relating to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in Missouri and surrounding counties.

We are the first call when services are needed and we are committed to helping older adults experience the highest possible quality of life. SWMOA serves as the lead advocate, planner and facilitator relative to all aging issues on behalf of older citizens. Together with our partners, the Southwest Missouri Office on Aging provides a full range of older adult services which are listed throughout the website, including information and assistance on programs and services available for older adults and their caregivers.

Welcome! Whether you are a Single Mom seeking a place of love and support, a caring woman wanting to make a difference, or a friend, fan or supporter we hope this website has all the information you need about The Caring People.

AbleData provides objective information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources to consumers, organizations, professionals, and caregivers within the United States. We serve the nation's disability, rehabilitation, and senior communities.

For over a quarter of a century, Bach Medical Supply has served Springfield and the surrounding communities with the best in products and service.

CoxHealth Home Support offers cost effective, high quality, home medical equipment and comprehensive respiratory therapy services. We have an extensive network of locations throughout southwest and south-central Missouri.

Low-Vision Aids for an Active, Independent Life Independent Living Aids is the oldest, privately-held, direct marketing/distribution company in the United States of products for people who are blind or have low vision. For more than 33 years, ila has provided this community with quality products at reasonable prices with superb service -- helping millions of people around the world lead active, independent lives. ila looks forward to helping you MAGNIFY YOUR LIFE!

The Missouri Assistive Technology program provides many resources for assistive technology in Missouri, including funding for AT, low interest loans and equipment loan programs.

United Access has been in the wheelchair van industry for over twenty-five years. Accessible vans are our specialty. We are dedicated to providing the best service for all of your accessible transportation needs in each of our locations.

We offer a wide selection of ancillary products for adults and pediatrics. These include power and manual wheelchairs, custom seating, patient transfer lifts, standing frames, home medical equipment and accessibility products, bathroom safety products, medical mattresses and sports activity products. Click on our

An operating agency of the Council of Churches of the Ozarks that assist families in locating childcare and provide them with information on choosing quality child care. Assist communities with local child care data and statistics.

Community Partnership is about building relationships and partnership to facilitate positive change; it is about designing new ways to use resources to help children, families and neighborhoods; it is about addressing community issues in a holistic manner; and it is about committed staff and community volunteers who combine imagination, vision, creativity and hard work to build strong communities.

The Branson Daybreakers Rotary Club focuses its service efforts on a variety of ideas including education, youth, and recycling, but does not limit itself to these areas exclusively.

Lions are an international network of 1.3 million men and women in 205 countries and geographic areas who work together to answer the needs that challenge communities around the world.

The main objective of Rotary is service

Welcome to the Branson Tri-Lakes Kiwanis. We are a group of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child, and one community at a time. Even though we come from all walks of life, we all want to help children.

The Kimberling City Lions Club was founded in 1964 for the purpose of serving our community. We currently provide eye exams and eye glasses locally to those who can not afford them, we help stock the county food shelves, we build play grounds for the kids, and we provide leader dogs, cornea transplants and treat river blindness throughout the world. Our motto is simple, We Serve!

Whenever a Lions club gets together, problems get smaller. And communities get better. That's because we help where help is needed

To enrich the lives of families and individuals within our communities by providing opportunities, offering assistance and empowering people to make positive change.

Autism Safety Project is an online tool kit for first responders, individuals with autism, and families that provides information and strategies to promote safety in emergency situations.

To demonstrate Christian love through response to those who are in crisis and needful situations.

This information was developed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in consultation with AARP, the American Red Cross and the National Organization on Disability.

Our doors are always open. When a home becomes unsafe, the children of our community deserve a welcoming haven. That's why Isabel's House offers a home away from home for children 12 and under, with education and support for the whole family in need.

The organizations mission is to help families, children, and individuals experience greater hope and wholeness of life.

Welcome to Ozarks Teen Challenge Juvenile Boys Ranch. We are more than a mere rehabilitation program. Rehabilitation involves restoration to original state. We believe that God has much higher plans for your family. He intends to transform your son into the young man that he was created to be. Please browse the pages of this site with assurance that there is an answer for your situation.

The Crisis Center incorporated in 1990 for the sole purpose of providing domestic and sexual violence services. The Crisis Center is made up of members from throughout the Taney County area who share the conviction that violence; in particular, domestic and sexual violence can be prevented. It is the mission of the Crisis Center to provide quality residential and non-residential services to victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

The Adult Day Centers are licensed by the Department of Health & Senior Services and are approved by Medicaid. The program is designed to assist all persons age 55 and over as well as individuals 18 and over with developmental disabilities. The design of the program is to maintain and retain skills of independence while participating with a peer group in an interactive environment.

The Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks is a non-profit youth development organization that is dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging, positive self-esteem, and accomplishment in all kids. Club Membership is open to all kids ages 6-18, and membership dues are just $30 per year. No child is ever turned away for financial reasons.

We're so much more than a fitness center. Your YMCA membership makes you part of something bigger

Communities are as strong as the people who are part of them. All of us require support to live a full and active life. People who also happen to have disabilities may need supports to live as active members of their community, and A.O., Inc. offers those supports.

The Burrell Autism Center

Burrell offers confidential mental health, substance abuse and autism diagnostic and treatment services to children, adolescents, adults and families. Crisis, residential, home-based and outpatient services, including individual and group therapy, are available.

CHANCES (Community Helping Able Neighborhood Citizens Experience Success) of Stone County is focused on enhancing the lives of Stone County residents with developmentally disabilities.

The Developmental Center of the Ozarks serves infants, children, and adults who are developmentally disabled, developmentally delayed or physically disabled, as well as those who are not, through therapeutic, educational, habilitative and rehabilitative programs.

Developmental Connections seeks to be the central source of information, recommendations and assistance specifically related to the needs of families of people with developmental disabilities who are planning for future services or seeking to meet an immediate need.

The Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities (DD) serves individuals with developmental disabilities such as cognitive disabilities, cerebral palsy, head injuries, autism, epilepsy, and certain learning disabilities.

We are a group of dedicated parents, caregivers, and professionals who strive to provide professional programming, services and publications. It is our goal to become the leading resource of Down syndrome information for new and expectant parents, students, educators and all citizens of Southwest Missouri.

We are a monthly newsletter, for individuals, parents, caregivers, therapists, physicians and educators who are part of the Missouri Autism Community. Our mission is to inform our readers of upcoming events, current news, and latest developments in the Missouri area. We endeavor to connect families with the help and support they need, provide access to resources, and raise autism awareness.

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The Missouri Family Trust offers a way for families to contribute to the care and quality of life for their loved ones without risking the loss of vital government funding, such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income.

A comprehensive online resource designed to provide people with disabilities with the information they need to know quickly and easily. With just a few clicks, the site provides access to disability-related information and programs available across the government on numerous subjects, including civil rights, education, employment, housing, health, income support, technology, transportation, and community life.

Through the years, TouchPoint has gained a well deserved reputation for providing excellent training for professionals and for parents and families with children on the autism spectrum. As additional needs were identified for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, TouchPoint expanded services to include: residential services, employment support services, family support, recreational programs and respite care.

The Southwest Center for Independent Living (SCIL) is a private, not-for-profit organization which was established in 1985 in Springfield, MO to provide services, advocacy, and resources for people with any disability in Southwest Missouri.

The Social Security Administration's (SSA's) Disability Starter Kit is a tool designed to help individuals prepare to participate in a disability interview or complete an online application for benefits. Kits are available for adults and for children under age 18, and provide information about the specific documents and the information that is required by SSA in order to apply for disability benefits.

The Arc now provides a wide array of services ranging from residential, employment, community integration, day programming and recreation services. Now an agency serving 700 individuals in ten Southwest Missouri counties, it is positioned to support the next generation.

We are an early childhood education program that implements a research-based curriculum to provide families with child development information and resources to foster their child

Head Start is an early childhood program operated by Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC). Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide comprehensive early childhood and family development services to children from birth to five-years-old, pregnant women and families. Head Start provides a range of individualized services in the areas of education and early childhood development; medical, dental, and mental health; nutrition; parental involvement and family support.

Parents as Teachers provides parent education and family support to families throughout pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten.

Child care for children birth-5 years of age. Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.

If you want to work but have a disability that keeps you from finding or keeping a job, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) may be able to help you. VR also provides assistance with Transition Services, Supported Employment Services, Assistive Technology Services, and the Ticket to Work Program.

Experience Works is a national, charitable, community-based organization that helps older adults get the training they need to find good jobs in their communities. For more than 40 years we have devoted ourselves to helping people break out of poverty and reclaim their lives and dignity through work.

The primary focus and success of MERS/Goodwill's employment and rehabilitation programs is in our ability to prepare people for the world of work. MERS/Goodwill provides the opportunity to work toward the goals needed to achieve the maximum level of productivity in one's personal life and employment. Below is a list of services we offer, click on a service to be shown a description

The Ozark Region Missouri Career Center is a full service One-Stop Center for your employment and re-employment needs. We are part of the Ozark Region Workforce Investment Board. The Ozark Region is comprised of Polk, Dallas, Greene, Webster, Christian, Stone and Taney counties in Southwest Missouri.

This junior college provides secondary and post-secondary vocational education, general education for transfer, credit, and non-credit courses, adult education and literacy, GED preparation and customized training for employers.

Tantone Industries serves individuals with fundamental disabilities living in Taney and Stone counties. Tantone is certified by the Missouri State Department of Education for the purpose of acquiring industrial contracts to provide employment for developmentally disabled adults. The plant occupies 20,000 square feet. Over 40 individuals make up the work force.

To demonstrate Christian love through response to those who are in crisis and needful situations.

Church Army Branson is a non-profit Christian ministry designed as an intentional and dedicated outreach to the alcoholic and addicted of the community of the Branson, Missouri area.

Jesus Was Homeless is a non-profit 501(c)3 Christian organization. Its roots are founded on the belief that Jesus wanted us to "live in" and "experience" community. We do that by delivering and providing sack lunch "Happy Meals" to the weekly stay motels and the homeless folks that live and work in the Branson area.

Resource center/clearinghouse for Christian churches in Stone and Taney County. Provide Relational Ministry classes weekly including intensive budgeting and mentor support. Classes include light meal and childcare. Also coordinate Stone County School Readiness Fair and Stone and Taney County holiday assistance programs.

The Silver Dollar City Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving God by helping kids and bringing families closer together in the communities of Stone and Taney counties. The Silver Dollar City Foundation was incorporated as a 501c(3) private foundation in December of 1996, providing grants to support youth and adult ministry programs and projects strengthening families

Family Planning, a private, non-profit clinic, has provided the Ozarks with comprehensive family planning services, as a program of the Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation, since 1979.

Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing financial support in the form of food relief to communities throughout the United States. Angel Food offers a medium-sized box of food for $30 that contains top quality food staples from every food group, including chicken or beef, milk, eggs, vegetables, and other nutritious items. One box of food feeds a family of four for about one week, or a single senior citizen for almost a month. The menu varies each month, and consists of both fresh and frozen items with an average retail value of approximately $60.

Christian Action Ministries is a non-denominational local organization dedicated to providing caring assistance in Christ's name to people in crisis. CAM provides emergency assistance with food, clothing, prescriptions, rent, and utilities. In 2007, a total of 4350 families were given assistance by CAM.

While food distribution to its member agency network is Ozarks Food Harvest

Food Pantry (Open Mon. - Fri. 9am - Noon) 1114 Stanley Boulevard BRANSON, MO 65616 Thrift Store (Open Mon. - Fri. 9am - 4:45pm) 203 W Atlantic St Branson, MO 65616 Contact: Captains Jody and Amy Dalberg Tel: (417) 339-4434

For over 17 years, White River Valley Electric Cooperative's Operation Round Up program has collected and distributed over $2.7 million to students, local organizations and families throughout the five-county service area. Applications for Individual Operation Round Up Assistance or Organizational Operation Round Up Assistance are available on the website.

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Mission - Prevention, Treatment, and Promotion of Public Understanding for Missourians with mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, and addictions.

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services administers programs and services for adults and families with children under 21 who have serious or chronic medical conditions. To find out about services available in Missouri for children with special health care needs, visit the Special Health Care Needs website.

The Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse is the single state agency responsible for overseeing a statewide network of publicly-funded substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery support services. If you would like more information, please phone us at (573) 751-4942 or e-mail us at adamail@dmh.mo.gov .

The Division of Comprehensive Psychiatric Services (CPS) is responsible for assuring the availability of prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation services for individuals and families requiring public mental health services throughout the State of Missouri.

Adoption, Foster Care, Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline, Family Centered Services, Intensive In-Home Services 30832 State Highway 413 Galena MO 65656 Phone: (417) 357-6118 Fax: (417) 357-8401

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Adoption, Foster Care, Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline, Family Centered Services, Intensive In-Home Services 2720 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, D-1 Branson MO 65616 Phone: (417) 339-0063 Fax: (417) 336-1246

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Social Security has a newly redesigned home page at www.socialsecurity.gov that will help visitors more quickly and easily find the information and services they need. One of the key features of the redesigned home page is a service channeling guide, which appears in the left hand column of the page. The guide links users directly to the most popular pages on Social Security

The Children's Smile Center is a non-profit (501c-3) dental facility. Our mission is to provide preventive and primary dental health services to low-income children and pregnant mothers residing in Christian and Stone Counties, Missouri

Committed to providing Stone and Taney Counties' working uninsured with quality, affordable healthcare and wellness education based on the individual's spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional needs.

The Free Medical Clinic of the Ozarks (FMCO) is an interdenominational non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality health care to meet the physical needs of the uninsured of Stone and Taney County.

Benefits checkup helps people with Medicare and other older adults to learn about and enroll in government benefits, including the new Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage and other valuable federal, state and private programs that can save you money on health care and prescription drugs

We serve as a medical home to individuals throughout Southwest Missouri. This website exists to encourage patients and community members to learn more about our organization and services. If you would like to schedule an appointment or speak with someone about our organization, please call us at 800-503-3774 or 417-831-0150.

The Division of Medical Services web site has a quick link that allows the Medicaid Provider list to be accessed online. Searches may be done by provider names, business listing, provider type, specialty or county.

This site provide information regarding Medicare's new prescription drug program.

People with disabilities who already receive Medicare benefits may be eligible for a drug discount card, while people who are on Medicaid may not be eligible. Because of the complex information, it is hard for anyone to decide if they should apply for the card, and if they get one, what its advantages will be. The web site makes it easier.

This is a link to the missouri Medicaid / MC+ recipient handbook. It provides information about Medicaid including eligibility criteria and service coverage.

We are here for one purpose, to help people get the medication they need at a price they can afford. At Prescription Hope we strive each day to respect and build long term relationships with our partners and associates. To our customers we will consistently provide customer service that exceeds customer expectations.

Skaggs Regional Medical Center is a 165-bed, not-for-profit, community-owned, full-service hospital and health center located on North Business Highway 65, near growing downtown Branson, Missouri.

The primary goal of the health center is to enhance and maintain good health in Stone County through Health Education, WIC/Nutrition Education, Food/Environmental Regulations, Family Planning, and Immunizations.

Taney County Health Department improves the health and environment of the community through leadership, education, and coordination of services...accepting nothing less than excellence, professionalism, and compassion. The Health Department offers a variety of public health services and programs.

Re-Ability & Living Solutions is a full service remodeling company specializing in Disability and Aging-in-Place constructions.

WHAT IS SHELTER PLUS CARE (SPC)? SPC is long-term rental assistance for eligible applicants. The program pays all or part of the program participant

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Today, many persons with physical or mental disabilities and the elderly live and wish to continue living independently in their homes and communities. For some, this is made possible through supportive services that help Missourians of all ages. "Missouri's Guide to Home and Community Based Services" explains home and community services that exist in Missouri and eligibility criteria for these services.

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What is the Housing Assistance Program? The OACAC Housing Assistance Program helps pay rent for low income residents so they may live in a house, apartment, or mobile home which is decent, safe, sanitary and affordable.

2-1-1 is a fast, free and confidential way to get help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are calling from a cell phone or PBX line, you can reach the 2-1-1 call center by dialing (800) 427-4626.

The Directory of Services describes programs and services provided by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). These services are divided among three programmatic divisions: community and public health, regulation and licensure, and senior and disability services. The Director

A comprehensive online resource designed to provide people with disabilities with the information they need to know quickly and easily. With just a few clicks, the site provides access to disability-related information and programs available across the government on numerous subjects, including civil rights, education, employment, housing, health, income support, technology, transportation, and community life.

The Friends of the Burrell Autism Center is a not-for-profit 501(c) 3 organization. We are dedicated to increasing community awareness of autism and developing, as well as providing, resources and support to families affected by autism. This is an organization made up of concerned parents and professionals who volunteer their time and expertise to serve this population of children. Please check the Burrell Autism Center website www.burrellautismcenter.com for calendar information concerning activities sponsored by the Friends of the Burrell Autism Center.

The Directory is a listing of 900 nonprofit clubs, agencies and organizations in the Springfield metropolitan area, including mailing, e-mail and web addresses and phone, fax, toll-free and TTY (TDD) numbers.

Our program in southern Missouri is working to expand services to meet the legal needs of children, elderly, victims of abuse, and the disabled. LSSM

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) is a not-for-profit agency working toward alleviating the causes and conditions of poverty in the Ozarks.

Spend time each week for a minimum of 1 year with a young person ages 6-14 who needs a friend. You are matched with a child in our community and encouraged to share activities. Each match is supported by the professional team at Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks. Big Brothers Big Sisters has a variety of volunteer opportunities available

The Foster Grandparent Program is a nationwide volunteer program for seniors. Participants offer one-on-one support to children and youth. As part of the Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC), the program gives persons 55 years and older the chance to share their talents, love and encouragement to at-risk children

The Shapes Mentoring Program exists to support, equip and empower community volunteers to maximize potential within children of prisoners through one-on-one mentoring relationships. We are a program that connects volunteers to children of prisoners and their support system in an effort to break the cycle of incarceration and maximize potential; establishing a relationship that Supports,Honors, Assists, Protects, Empowers, Serves a child.

Sharing Our Strengths (SOS) is a statewide support matching network that will allow families to share information, resources and strengths with each other to promote empowerment and support for families and persons with a diagnosis.

Our mission is to give A Sporting Chance to any person with any disability, youth who are disadvantaged, abused & neglected children, "At Risk Teenagers", & Senior Citizens by developing and providing amateur sports training, competition, and recreational programs. Any person with any disability or youth who are disadvantaged can participate in any program offered by A Sporting Chance. The athletes must be ages 3 or older to participate. There is no upper age limit and adults are welcome to participate in all programs

Camp Barnabas exists to offer awesome, life-changing camp experiences to children who have been robbed of them by disability or disease. This summer we will provide acceptance and love for almost 1,300 campers, empowering them to live lives of ability. We were founded in 1994 as a non-denominational Christian summer camp that allows people with disability to be participants, not observers, in the world around them. We are a 501.c.3 not-for-profit organization.

Our mission is to build self-esteem, self-confidence and everyday life skills, therefore enhancing the lives of children and adults with disabilities through education, sports competition and new opportunities.

AssistedLivingFacilities.org strives to serve as the informational resource for assisted living in the United States. We list information on over 36,100 state-licensed assisted living facilities and try to explain the rules and regulations of each state. We try to offer as much useful information as possible to help you decide if assisted living is a good option, and if so, to select the best facility possible.

Finding the best nursing home care among the 513 in Missouri may often be a very time consuming and tedious chore. Know the facts before making your decision. You will not find a more thorough and informative research tool on the net than Nursing Home InspectorTM! We are confident it can reduce your task considerably. Identify the best choices in Missouri here.

Case Management, also known as Service Coordination, helps locate and integrate services with community agencies and authorizes individually planned supports and services. These services and programs are all designed toward enabling persons to progress toward normal living and to develop their capacity, performance and relationships with others. Effective January 1, 2011, Developmental Connections is the targeted case management provider for the Division of Developmental Disabilities to eligible individuals living in Stone and Taney counties.

The site offers extensive resources toward the advancement of transportation options for older adults who wish to live more independently within their communities. The site offers information and resources including announcements, facts and tips, publications, special events, opportunities of others, and technical assistance for the aging and human service community, transit providers, and older adults and caregivers. This site is good information not just for seniors, but for people with disabilities.

OATS, Incorporated helps people all over Missouri get to work, doctor appointments, essential shopping, and other places people need to go. As a not-for-profit public transportation system, OATS serves 87 counties in the Show-Me State. scottk@oatstransit.org Southwest Region Scott Kosky, Regional Director 3259 E. Sunshine, Ste. T Springfield, MO 65804 417-887-9272

Buses include two 16-passenger, handicapped equipped buses. The system runs on a flexible fixed route with designated stops in Galena, Abesville, Reeds Spring, Branson West, and Silver Dollar City. New stops were recently added at the University of Missouri Extension Office parking lot in Galena, Living Waters United Pentecostal Church in Abesville, in Reeds Spring. The fare is one-dollar. To learn more about the system and for schedule information, call 800-770-6287 and ask for the Way 2 Go operator.

Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program WIC's Mission is to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care.

The Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program is a nutrition education, health promotion and supplemental food program that helps mothers and young children eat well and stay healthy.

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