General Assistance

Oak Park Township General Assistance is a locally administered program that provides financial assistance to eligible Oak Park residents in accordance with the Illinois Department of Human Services guidelines, and offers referrals and information regarding eligibility for other assistance-type programs.

Date of Last Formal Update

Unknown

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Location

105 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302

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

Call 708-383-8005 for additional information or to schedule an appointment

Eligibility

* Restricted to residents of Oak Park Township * Must have no minor children under 18 unless applicant is the non-custodial parent * Must be seeking employment or applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) * Must meet income and asset guidelines * Cannot be eligible for other government-sponsored assistance

Languages

English

Spanish

Service area

Oak Park, IL River Forest, IL

Agency info

Oak Park Township

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