Guidelines for General Assistance (GA) and Emergency Assistance (EA)

Assistance is provided according to adopted written standards by the General Assistance Department and is applied consistently to all those who apply. Applicants must meet the income and asset guidelines as established in the written standards. Applicants must be residents of Schaumburg Township, be age 18 or older, and either a United States Citizen or Legal Resident. Each applicant will be asked to complete and sign an application for assistance and provide necessary documentation before assistance can be issued. Assistance is issued by appointment only. To apply for assistance, call or stop by the General Assistance Department to request an application and the required documentation list.