SHIELDS TOWNSHIP - General Assistance
Address
906 West Muir Avenue
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 234-0802
Service Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - Noon
Description:
Provides monthly financial assistance to eligible residents to help with basic living expenses. The maximum amount of monthly benefits will depend on the size of assistance unit, who is in the assistance unit, and income.
Township boundaries do not follow municipal or zip code boundaries. Verify the Township residency of clients prior to contacting the Township for services. Click the link below and enter the addresses of the clients in the magnifying glass:
https://maps.lakecountyil.gov/MyGovernmentServices/
Eligibility:
Must be a resident of Shields Township
Languages:
None
Program Fees:
No fee
Intake Process:
Call to apply
Documents Required:
- Drivers license or State ID
- Social security card for everyone in the household
- Documentation from the Illinois Department of Human Services (if applicable)
- Documentation from Social Security Administration or the Department of Unemployment (if applicable)
- Current checking and savings account statement or copies of receipts or money orders that paid your bills for the past 30 days
- Pay stubs for the past 30 days
- Lease with landlord's name, address and phone number
- Current mortgage statement (if applicable)
- Doctors note stating that you cannot work (if disabled)
- Medical and doctor's records stating your medical condition
- Proof that you have applied for either SSI or SSD
- Marriage or divorce papers
Contacts
Phone Numbers
Primary Program Phone
(847) 234-0802
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
906 West Muir Avenue
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Mailing
906 West Muir Avenue
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Wishlist:
None
Volunteer Opportunities:
None
Date of Official Change:
December 14, 2023
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Geography Served
- Illinois
- Lake County
- Lake Bluff
- Lake Forest
- North Chicago
- Lake County
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