Call your local Employment and Human Services office, listed in the government pages of your phone book. (In some places, you will need to look up "Social Services" or just "Human Services.")
Step2
Set an appointment to meet with a case worker and attend an orientation.
Step3
Discuss the various welfare programs with your case worker. Decide which programs you need.
Step4
Ask for emergency assistance if you are homeless.
Step5
Get a list of things you need to gather for the next appointment.
Step6
Apply for any documents or statements you lack.
Step7
Take the appropriate information with you to your appointment. The case worker will let you know if more information is needed.
Step8
Ask for a time frame on the results of your application.
Step9
Call your case worker with questions or concerns.
Tips & Warnings
The application process varies from office to office. Follow the directions you are given.
Start gathering information right away - identification, birth certificates for everyone in the family, marriage and divorce certificates, bank statements, life insurance statements, pay stubs, Social Security cards, health insurance cards and tax records.
Prepare to fill out a mound of forms. You will need to fill out different forms for each program.
Ask for help if you have problems with the forms. Translators may also be available.
Realize that welfare does not last forever. "Welfare to Work" policies require you to work towards employment.
Present all information honestly. Welfare fraud is a serious crime.
on 6/29/2008
I'm a 58 year old female and i would like to know if there is a program that i can get for myself.I have very bad anxiety attacks that is causing me not to be able to work at this time.
on 6/29/2008
I'm a 58 year old female, i would like to know if i can get welfare or some kind of assistance for myself, I have very bad anxiety attacks and it interfears with my ability to work.
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womenofgod said
on 6/29/2008 I'm a 58 year old female and i would like to know if there is a program that i can get for myself.I have very bad anxiety attacks that is causing me not to be able to work at this time.
womenofgod said
on 6/29/2008 I'm a 58 year old female, i would like to know if i can get welfare or some kind of assistance for myself, I have very bad anxiety attacks and it interfears with my ability to work.
jamhile said
on 5/17/2008 can college students recieve welfare? my mom just passed away and now im an independent and was wondering if this was an option for me