General Relief | AVON TOWNSHIP - General Assistance
Provides monthly financial assistance to help individuals with living expenses, which may include medical assistance and other basic needs. Aide is provided until they find employment or while they wait a disability decision. Township boundaries do not follow municipal or zip code boundaries. Verify residency in this Township prior to contacting the Township for services by clicking this link and entering the address of the individual in need in the magnifying glass: https://maps.lakecountyil.gov/MyGovernmentServices/.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
11/30/2023
Data provided by
Lake County 211
Physical Address
433 East Washington Street, Round Lake Park, IL 60073
Hours
Service Hours Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Website
Application process
Call for an appointment or visit during program hours to request an application. For an application visit: https://ebx5d3.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/GA-EA-apllication.pdf Documents required: - Birth Certificates/Proof of Citizenship - Lease, most recent rent receipt, or mortgage statement - Social Security Cards for all members in the household - Photo ID - Proof of Income - Employer letter verifying employment - Documents on benefits client is receiving - Bank statements - Proof of marriage, divorce documents, or proof of separation - Copy of most recent tax return - Letter of acceptance or denial from other agencies - Proof of emergency - Disconnection or eviction notice - Written verification that client is receiving or have applied for food stamps, TANF, medical card, unemployment benefits, SS/SSD/SSI, and child support
Eligibility
Must be a resident of Avon Township for at least six months and meets income eligibility requirements:
Languages
Spanish
Agency info
AVON TOWNSHIP
Township that offers varied services to residents of the township. Township boundaries do not follow municipal or zip code boundaries. Verify residency in this Township prior to contacting the Township for services by clicking this link and entering the address of the individual in need in the magnifying glass: https://maps.lakecountyil.gov/MyGovernmentServices/.