General Assistance

Palatine Township General Assistance (GA) is mandated by Illinois State Law for qualified individuals in need of ongoing financial assistance. The GA Office provides financial support, information, referrals, and guidance to Township residents facing hardship. We dedicate time to consulting, advising, counseling, and assisting some of the most at-risk, distressed, vulnerable residents in the community.

Date of Last Formal Update

10/23/2023

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211 Metro Chicago

Location

721 S Quentin Rd, Palatine, IL 60067

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 the General Assistance office at (847) 358-6110 to determine eligibility or for additional information

Eligibility

* Restricted to residents of Palatine Township * Restricted to ages 18+ * Must be actively seeking employment or social security benefits to qualify * Must have no income due to lack of employment or be awaiting a decision on their Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim

Languages

English

Spanish

Service area

Arlington Heights, IL Barrington, IL Hoffman Estates, IL Inverness, IL Palatine, IL Rolling Meadows, IL Schaumburg, IL Barrington, IL Barrington, IL Deer Park, IL Hoffman Estates, IL Inverness, IL Palatine, IL South Barrington, IL Barrington, IL

Agency info

Palatine Township

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