Community Support Grants
New Trier Township Community Support Grant program can provide financial assistance to residents for necessary medical/therapeutic expenses which are not covered by insurance. Annually, applications open in September. Service expenses for children may include child care, family counseling, medical expenses, modifications to make their home accessible, respite care, and more. Service expenses for adults may include crisis management, home health services, home modifications, personal care services, and more.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
06/12/2023
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
Location
739 Elm Street, Winnetka, IL 60093
Voice
Voice
Hours
Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm; Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm; Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm; Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm; Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm;
Application process
Interested residents must complete an application. Applications are available in the New Trier Township office at 739 Elm Street, Winnetka, or may be downloaded online when available
Eligibility
* Restricted to residents of New Trier Township * Children must live with a biological, adoptive or foster parent OR live with a legal guardian * Adults may live full-time in their own home or apartment OR live in a private home with a relative or guardian OR live together with as many as three unrelated adults * Additionally considerations may apply for persons with a disability
Languages
English
Service area
Glencoe, IL Kenilworth, IL Northfield, IL Wilmette, IL Winnetka, IL
Agency info
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.