General Assistance

Stickney Township General Assistance is a public assistance program mandated by state law for qualified individuals with financial needs. GA can provide monthly payments to help individuals meet basic needs. Applicants must meet certain financial and non-financial eligibility requirements and must supply his or her Social Security card, pay stubs (for the past 30 days), and bank statements. All applicants will be required to apply for Medicaid and SNAP benefits. Applicants will also be required to maintain current registration with the Illinois Job Service (IllinoisJobLink.com) and unemployment. Applicants who are applying for Social Security Disability will be required to show proof of application and a physician's letter supporting the disability claim.

Date of Last Formal Update

10/13/2023

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211 Metro Chicago

Location

5635 State Road, Burbank, IL 60459

Hours

Mon 8:30am - 4:30pm; Tue 8:30am - 4:30pm; Wed 8:30am - 4:30pm; Thu 8:30am - 4:30pm; Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm;

Application process

Call to schedule an appointment to be screened for eligibility

Eligibility

* Restricted to Stickney Township residents * Restricted to adults age 18+ * Applicants must meet certain financial and non-financial eligibility requirements * All applicants will be required to apply for Medicaid and SNAP benefits * If you are unemployed but able to work, you must show proof of filing for unemployment, as well as actively be searching for jobs and show proof of doing so

Languages

English

Spanish

Service area

Bedford Park, IL Bridgeview, IL Burbank, IL Forest View, IL Stickney, IL

Agency info

Stickney Township

Stickney Township provides a variety of services for residents in need of assistance.