General Assistance - New Trier Township - Township Office
739 Elm Street, Winnetka, IL 60093
Eligibility
Hours
Voice
Voice
Languages
English
Application process
Visit the Township office to obtain and complete an application. Contact Jeanne Winsted Rosser, LCSW at (847) 446-8201 or [email protected] for additional information.
Fees
Free
Service area
Glencoe, IL
Kenilworth, IL
Northfield, IL
Wilmette, IL
Winnetka, IL
Description
New Trier Township's General Assistance (GA) program is a public assistance program mandated by state law for qualified individuals with demonstrated financial needs. GA may be able to provide monthly payments to help individuals meet basic needs. An applicant must be a resident of New Trier Township, age 18 or older, and a United States citizen or qualified immigrant. In addition, an applicant must meet all financial and non-financial eligibility requirements. Individuals receiving SSI are ineligible for General Assistance.
Date of Last Formal Update
06/12/2023
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
What's Here
Providing organization
New Trier Township
New Trier Township provides a variety of services for residents from emergency financial assistance and a food pantry to passports, handicap placards, a peer jury program, and more. New Trier Township's mission is to provide leadership, advocacy, and resources to benefit the physical, mental, and social well-being of residents. Established in 1850, New Trier Township government serves more than 60,000 residents in the villages of Glencoe, Kenilworth, Wilmette and Winnetka, plus portions of Glenview and Northfield east of Harms Road and Northfield Road.