General AssistanceAdopt-a-Family Program
The General Assistance office is sponsoring the "Adopt-a-Family" program this holiday season. Last year, more than 400 seniors, persons with disabilities, and low-income families received gifts provided by knidhearted community groups and individuals.
If you are interested in adopting a family this year, the General Assistance office will provide you with the ages of children in the family you adopt, or with gift suggestions for a senior citizen or disabled individual. If you prefer, you may participate in the Adopt-a-Family program by simply dropping off gift certificates from grocery stores, Target or Wal-Mart, or gasoline gift cards. Call the General Assistance office at (847) 884-0030 ext. 1014 to register as a donor by November 4, or for further information about adopting a family.
 Sandra Wolf
Director of Welfare Services
Our Mission
The mission of the General Assistance Office is to provide financial support and direction to disadvantaged residents of Schaumburg Township by improving their quality of life, addressing their critical needs, and helping them to achieve self-sufficiency. The General Assistance Office can provide emergency and ongoing financial assistance, as well as a variety of other services to qualified residents of Schaumburg Township. General Assistance (GA)Schaumburg Township provides General Assistance to those in need who are not eligible for other State (TANF) or Federal (SSI) assistance, and do not have the financial resources to provide for their own needs. Read more ›› Emergency Assistance (EA)Emergency Assistance is available to residents of Schaumburg Township who meet income and asset guidelines as established by the General Assistance Office. Assistance can only be issued once in a 24 month cycle, and must meet the definition of an “emergency” or “life-threatening” situation (i.e., evictions, utility disconnections, prescription medication needs). Read more ›› Other Services ProvidedLow Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally-funded program that helps low-income household’s pay home heating and cooling bills. Access to Care is a health care program serving low-income uninsured individuals in suburban Cook County. DonationsRegardless of the time of year, there are those in need of food and other items from the Schaumburg Township Food Pantry. The pantry provides us the opportunity to help those who are in the greatest need within Schaumburg Township. We will gratefully accept all donations. The Food Pantry is in need of the following items:
Drop off hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. After 5:00 PM, donations can be left with the security guard at the front entrance of the building. Information and Referral ServicesIn addition to the services already listed which are provided directly by the Township. Schaumburg Township also funds a variety of non-profit human care agencies. For information on other services available to the community and referrals to agencies providing specialized services for special need groups such as:
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