The road to financial independence can lead many ways, and LINC’s partnership with the Full Employment Council in Kansas City has been one of the state’s most effective efforts to help families in need find their way, says FEC President Clyde McQueen.

“We have been able to have one of the highest production rates in the state of Missouri,” McQueen said.

LINCWorks, which helps families in the TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and SkillUP programs, has been collaborating with the FEC to help parents gain new job skills, find employment and build careers.

“We really feel that this is a great partnership that is based on the common mission to provide support, employment, training and opportunity for those low-income families that deserve it,” McQueen said.

The teamwork has resulted in innovative ideas that have been highlighted at national, state and local levels, he said, enabling the FEC to provide comprehensive help to families.

Need help?

The economic fallout of the pandemic has changed circumstances for many households.

• To learn about the FEC’s employment resources, go to feckc.org or call 816-471-2330.

• To learn about Missouri’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program or to apply for benefits, go to mydss.mo.gov, or call 855-373-4636.

• You can apply for Food Stamps (SNAP) in Missouri using the online application. Or you can obtain a paper form that you can fill out and email to FSD.Documents@dss.mo.gov, fax to 573-526-9400, or mail to your regional office. Find your regional office mailing address here.