Community Assistance Council

Building Stronger Families, One Step at a Time In Kansas City

Emergency Assistance

Practical support and compassionate guidance for Kansas City-area households facing an urgent financial crisis.

Applications Are Closed

Emergency Assistance applications are currently closed. We are unable to accept new applications at this time. Please check back for updates.

Emergency Assistance Applications Are Currently Closed

CAC is not accepting online Emergency Assistance applications at this time. Please do not submit an application through an old or previously bookmarked external link.

This page will be updated when applications reopen. Availability, eligibility requirements and funding may change based on current program resources.

Other CAC Programs and Community Resources

CAC may still be able to connect households with food support, diapers, family programs or other community resources. Program availability is not guaranteed and may change.

For an immediate emergency, call 911. For information about local health and human services, dial 211 or visit the United Way 211 service.

Need help getting started?

Use our contact form and CAC will help connect you with the right program or resource.