This program is subject to the above listed criteria.Ī general/emergency assistance application can be obtained from the township office.Īfter an application is completed an applicant will meet with a case manager who will review his/her case and decide what other documents must be provided to consider eligibility status. Emergency Assistance may be available for adults with minor children. ![]() When all the paperwork is completed including obtaining a copy of the fire report, the applicant then calls for an appointment with the Township’s General Assistance Caseworker at (815) 726-4781.Īny township resident 18 years or older who is either a U.S. It is payable once in a 12 month period.Īll applicants must otherwise qualify in accordance with Financial and non-Financial eligibility requirements set forth in both the General and Emergency Assistance manuals and any addenda or amendments thereto. Payment is based on household size, needs, and qualifications. If the amount exceeds township payment amount, applicant must pay balance before the township funds are released.įor utilities (water only at this time), the applicant must have a current Disconnection Notice from the utility company.Īpplicants must be able to provide proof of the remaining balance being met through either their own funds, or proof of assistance from other service agencies or the applicant must be able to provide satisfactory proof that the Property Owner has signed the Landlord agreement, or that the Utility Company has agreed to a payment Schedule. Emergency Assistance is available to those who do not qualify for the Township’s General Assistance program.įor rental payments assistance, the applicant must have a current 5-day Eviction notice from the property owner, and proof that they are 5 days or more behind in their rent.
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