Family and Community Engagement

Family and Community Engagement (FACES) programs provide resource connections to help families and senior achieve self-sufficiency and maintain independent living. 

Staff conducts confidential needs assessments and connects individuals to appropriate resources within their local community.

FACES referrals include but are not limited to:

• Food Assistance: Local pantries & home delivered meals
• Utility Assistance: Crisis assistance to avoid shut-off of heating and cooling
• Home Weatherization & Home Repairs: Energy efficient home repairs
• Home Medical Equipment: Wheelchairs, walkers, installation of bathroom safety rails
• Social & Recreational Activities: Friendly, supportive conversation; social activities; light exercise; active thinking
• Medicaid Applications: Assistance filling out applications for MO Healthnet Medical Insurance coverage
• Medicare Assistance: Medicare advisors help you get the most out of your insurance coverage for needed items, such as Medical phone alerts and medical supplies.
• Property Tax Aides: trained volunteers use an innovative web-based digital tool to help older adults determine eligibility and apply for property tax relief.
• Health-Related Programs: Referrals to in-home services, home health, hospice care

Educational classes: West Central offers a variety of classes including;

• Community Improvement
• Community Employment / Education Network
• Step Up to Leadership
• Connecting Seniors
• Renewable Energy
• Family Development
• Life Skills Classes
• Back to School Fairs
• Energy Conservation
• Education and Financial Management.
• Poverty Simulations/REALL Simulations