Resources
You can find links to valuable resources and partner information
MO Dept of Social Services
DSS coordinates programs to provide:
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Public assistance to help Missourians with food stamps, health care, child care, child support, blind services and other basic needs
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Health care coverage for eligible Missourians
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Child welfare services to help ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of Missouri children
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Specialized assistance to troubled youth
Missouri Kids Count
An annual snapshot on the well-being of the state’s children including indicators tracking trends in four domains, economic, education, health, and family and community.
Census Quick Facts
Quick census facts for Ripley County
MO County Health Rankings
Many factors influence how well and how long we live, from our access to affordable housing or well-paying jobs to opportunities for a good education for our kids.
MO Economic Research & Information Center
Provides innovative analyses and assistance to policymakers and the public, including studies of the state's economic trends, targeted industries, and labor markets.
MO Resource Guide
There are many resources available in Missouri to help you and your family move towards a healthier, more stable future. This guide will focus on helpful resources that support three major steps as you work towards a better future:
MO Coalition for Roadway Safety
The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is a partnership of safety advocates throughout the state who have come together for a common purpose: to end traffic fatalities and serious injuries on public roadways. Missouri’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan, Show-Me Zero, outlines the state's plan for achieving success by implementing strategies most effective at mitigating the behaviors and issues most commonly associated with fatal and serious injury crashes in Missouri. Zero fatalities is our goal. Anything else is simply unacceptable.
Ripley County Health Department
Ripley County Public Health Center is responsible for the promotion, protection & improvement of public health through the development and implementation of services based on assessed needs for the residents of Ripley County.
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The Ripley County Public Health Center has a variety of services that include vital records, immunizations, WIC, food/ sewer/ water inspections and various health screenings.