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Provides services to low income individuals and families in Cape Girardeau, Perry, Ste. Genevieve, Bollinger, Iron, Madison, St. Francois, and Washington counties. Provides utility assistance programs in the summer and winter and some rental assistance when funds are available. Additional programs include: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program for the counties of Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, Pemiscot, Perry, St. Francois, Ste, Genevieve, and Stoddard. Information on the waiting list and applications for Section 8 can be found on the EMAA website at: http://eastmoaa.org. Head Start child development program for children ages 3-5 can be found in each county. Weatherization Program is designed to reduce the impact of high home energy costs for low-income home owners by providing home repairs and improvements. Women’s Wellness Centers provide confidential reproductive health care services at three locations: Park Hills, Cape Girardeau, and Fredericktown. Health services are offered at low or no cost utilizing a sliding fee scale. Employment services are offered through the Skill Up program. The program is designed for Food Stamp (SNAP) recipients, ages 16-59 to help with skills, training, and employer connections. Also prepare the Missouri Property Tax Credit (MO-PTC) for elderly and/or disabled households. Additional services may be offered in each county. Contact individual county offices for additional information. Agency also serves as a cooling and warming center during inclement weather.
Cape Girardeau Office is located at 1111 Linden
Marble Hill Office is located at 606 Highway 34
Perryville Office is located at 25 S. Jackson