General Assistance - New Trier Township - Township Office
739 Elm Street, Winnetka, IL 60093
Restricted to residents of New Trier Township; Restricted to ages 18+; Must be a United States citizen or qualified immigrant; Must must meet all financial and non-financial eligibility requirements, visit the website for specific details
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
English
Visit the Township office to obtain and complete an application. Contact Jeanne Winsted Rosser, LCSW at (847) 446-8201 or [email protected] for additional information.
Free
Glencoe, IL Kenilworth, IL Northfield, IL Wilmette, IL Winnetka, IL
New Trier Township's General Assistance (GA) program is a public assistance program mandated by state law for qualified individuals with demonstrated financial needs. GA may be able to provide monthly payments to help individuals meet basic needs. An applicant must be a resident of New Trier Township, age 18 or older, and a United States citizen or qualified immigrant. In addition, an applicant must meet all financial and non-financial eligibility requirements. Individuals receiving SSI are ineligible for General Assistance.
06/12/2023
211 Metro Chicago
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.