A professional network of specialized service providers who assist people who are elderly / disabled continue to live in their homes with confidence. Founded in 2005 to provide high-quality care services to St. Louisans.

No longer available resource. Now is Affinia Healthcare. Used to have sliding scale fee on income exams and glasses

Family support programs Job training and job placement assistance In-home personal care and housekeeping Transportation Meal support Emergency utility assistance

Nurses provide one-on-one home visits and support to individuals having their first baby from pregnancy to when the baby is two years old. Eligible participants are those less than 28 weeks pregnant, St. Louis City or County residents, and have met income requirements. This program is provided at no charge through the North Central Community Health Center. "Nurse-Family Partnership’s maternal health program introduces vulnerable first-time parents to caring maternal and child health nurses. This program allows nurses to deliver the support first-time moms need to have a healthy pregnancy, become knowledgeable and responsible parents, and provide their babies with the best possible start in life. The relationship between mother and nurse provides the foundation for strong families, and lives are forever changed – for the better."

This program is permanently closed, but the org that ran it is open. From spreadsheet: "IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE PAYING FOR YOUR EXAM OR GLASSES Used by Lenscrafters, Pearle Vision, Sears Optical, Target Optical For those without insurance, agencies (i.e. United Way, tax deferred agencies, and case workers) can write a letter saying client is in need of eye care. Stores that participate will provide free lenses and frames. Often the doctor will reduce the exam price or not charge at all. Lion’s Club can also determine eligibility and distribute vouchers for lenses and frames. Call the National Lion’s Club at 630-571-5466 ext 372. They will explain the voucher program. Lions Club of St. Louis–314-645-3500 if you live South of Hwy 64/40; 314-205-1980 if you live North of Hwy 64/40 Participating Stores: Lenscrafters www.lenscrafters.com 2493 Saint Louis Galleria St. Louis, MO 63117 314-727-4361 Exams -$62 Specials and sales including 50% off complete eyeglass purchase and kids glasses Target Optical www.target.com 1042 Kirkwood Rd. St. Louis, MO 63122 314-822-4952 Sears Optical www.searsoptical.com 250 Centerway Dr. St. Louis, MO 63129 314-487-3345 15 Crestwood Plaza St. Louis, MO 63126 314-968-7654 Pearle Vision www.pearlevision.com 1 Brentwood promenade Ct. Brentwood, MO 63144 South Count Center #73St. Louis, MO 63129 314-845-2300 "

Optometry Cares – The AOA Foundation manages__InfantSEE®,__ a public health program designed to ensure that eye and vision care becomes an integral part of infant wellness care. Under this program, AOA optometrists provide a no-cost comprehensive eye and vision assessment for infants within the first year of life regardless of a family’s income or access to insurance coverage. The__ VISION USA program __, is no longer providing direct eye and vision care assignments. If you are in need of a comprehensive eye exam, please contact __EyeCare America__. Please contact __New Eyes__ if you are in need of glasses. Other resources can be found on __All About Vision__. When it was opperating, VISION USA provided free eye exams to eligible, low-income working families. Services were donated by volunteer optometrists who were members of the American Optometric Association.

Glasses only –adults and children starting at $99