GORHAM WELFARE DEPARTMENT
Christina A. Silberman
Town Clerk / Welfare Director
Telephone 222-1670
Fax 839-5036
OFFICE HOURS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
The Welfare Director administers the state General Assistance Program which provides immediate help to eligible people who do not have enough money for basic needs, such as rent, food, heating fuel, medications, non-elective medical care and other items that are essential to maintain themselves or their families. In order to receive G.A., people must follow program rules and meet the eligibility conditions.
HOW TO APPLY
You MUST make an appointment with the Welfare Director. You must apply in person and fill out an application. When you apply, you will be asked to give the administrator information necessary to determine your eligibility. You will be asked for your household income, expenses, and the number of people in your household and their social security numbers. You will also be asked to show the administrator proof of your expenses including food, rent, heating fuel, electricity, water/sewer, medical expenses and so on. Without complete information about your income and expenses, the administator can’t determine if you are eligible. It is your responsibility to show that you are eligible. It is the administrator’s job to verify the information you supply. You should be aware that if you receive
General Assistance, you are required to repay the municipality when you become financially able to do so.
The information concerning your request for assistance is strictly confidential.
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