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Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance | WEST DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP - Emergency Assistance

601 Deerfield Road, Deerfield, IL 60015

Must be resident of West Deerfield Township for at least 6 weeks and be able to provide proof of emergency hardship Must not have received Emergency Assistance funds in the past two years Must not be receiving monthly payments from welfare assistance programs (ok if awaiting decision letter), including: - Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) - Social Security Income (SSI) - Aid to the Aged, Blind, Disabled (AABD) - Refugee and Repatriate Assistance (PRA)
Service Hours Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
847-945-0614

Voice - Primary Program Phone

https://www.westdeerfieldtownship.org/

Spanish

- Visit website for application - Call to schedule interview with Township Supervisor and bring all documents to appointment Documents Required: - Application - Driver's license or State ID - Utility bills - Copy of rental lease or mortgage payment - Paycheck stubs for every member of the family for the last 30 days - Public aid applications/Medicaid card/Link card - Social security applications - Copy of recent bank statements (savings and checking) - Copy of last year's Income Tax return - Birth certificates for all family members - Legal resident card/Green card - Social security cards for all family members

No fee

Lake Forest, IL
60015, IL
60035, IL

Description

Offers financial aid to help Township residents prevent loss of home, job, or utilities. Funds are available once every two years and provide help to meet basic needs, including: - Preventing eviction or past due rent/mortgage - Preventing utility disconnection - Work-related expense necessary to getting or keeping a job (for example, uniform or licensing fees) - Cost of prescription medication Amount of assistance determined on a case-by-case basis. Program does not disburse cash as all funds will be paid directly to vendors.

Date of Last Formal Update

07/24/2025

Data provided by

Lake County 211

Providing organization

WEST DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP

Township office that provides services to the residents of West Deerfield Township.

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