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General Assistance

Short-term financial assistance for eligible residents facing unemployment, illness, or other temporary hardships when other state or federal aid programs are not available.

What is General Assistance?

General Assistance is a short-term safety net for those between jobs or during illness. It's a financial aid program for residents who do not qualify for categorical assistance (state or federally funded aid). Applicants must meet both financial and non-financial factors for eligibility.

In addition to being a resident of Greenwood Township, information regarding you and your family, financial status, and registration with the Illinois Department of Employment Security will be required. For more information, see the MCHA Resource Guide.

Application for General Assistance

Fill out the form below to apply for General Assistance. You must be a resident of Greenwood Township and meet eligibility requirements.

1. General Information

Previous Three Addresses (including city and state)

My family and I have lived:

I am now asking for assistance for myself and the following members of my family, who reside with me.

In addition to those listed above, the following relatives, boarders, lodgers and other persons, for whom I am not seeking assistance, are living in the same house.


2. Why do you need assistance?


3. Personal and Occupational Information

Marital Status

Is there a court order for child support?

Living Arrangement

Related to landlord?

Military Service

Does any member of your family have current or previous military service?


Past Employment

List last employer and two longest-term employers for applicant and any other family member with work history.


Present Income and Other Financial Information

Fill in every blank. If none, write "None."

Resources

Employment: Salary
Employment: Commissions
Profits from Business
Profits from Employment in Home
Profits from Sales
Other (Specify)

Public Assistance and Related Public Benefits

TANF
AABD
General Assistance
Other

Other Cash Resources

Cash on Hand
Savings
Bank Accounts
Unemployment Benefits
Worker's Compensation
Veteran's Benefits
Other Income
Lodges/Unions
Annuities
Alimony/Child Support
Estates/Court Orders
Friends/Relatives
Government Bonds
Other Income

Bank Accounts Held by Any Family Member


Safety Deposit Boxes Held by Any Family Member


Personal Property Held by Any Family Member

(Examples: securities, stocks, bonds, jewelry, livestock)


Real Estate Owned (in whole or part) by Any Family Member


Vehicles and Farm Equipment Owned by Any Family Member


Life Insurance Policies (Current or Lapsed)


Medical, Hospital, Surgical, or Other Health Benefits Available to Any Family Member


I understand that if I want someone else to apply for General Assistance for me, and I am mentally and physically able to apply, I must provide a written statement giving that person permission to apply on my behalf.

The statement must include the full name, address, and telephone number of the person applying for me. The statement must also say that I remain responsible for the information provided and liable for repayment of benefits received due to incorrect or incomplete information.

This application must be signed by the applicant. If the applicant is too ill or otherwise mentally or physically unable to complete the application, it may be filed by a spouse, parent, child, adult sibling, other relative, or another person able to furnish the necessary information.

I have read this application for General Assistance and declare under penalties of perjury that the information supplied in this application and all accompanying statements is true and correct and constitutes a complete statement of all income, assets, and resources belonging to me or any member of my immediate family.

I agree to notify the Supervisor of General Assistance of any change in need, resources, income, or assets. I authorize any person, bank, firm, corporation, transfer agent, agency, institution, or the Department of Human Services to furnish information requested by the Supervisor of General Assistance.

I hereby make application for General Assistance on behalf of the person named below and certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information furnished herein is a true statement of his/her income, assets, and resources.

How to Qualify

Review the income, residency, and non-financial factors used to determine eligibility.

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Required Documents

Checklist of paperwork to gather before submitting your application.

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Download Application

Print, complete, and return the General Assistance application to our office.

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