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General Assistance Program
General Program Policies

• Eligibility requirements must be met before aid can be given.
• Employment registration and an active employment search is required.
• Participation in the Work Readiness program is required.
• Agreement for repayment, where appropriate, is required.
• The needs of each applicant shall be verified.
• Aid shall be granted in-kind unless impractical.
• General assistance shall be provided for the duration of verified needs in accordance with eligibility and assistance standards set forth in these policies.
• Individuals/families who have applied for federal/state financial assistance programs or who are currently receiving assistance from such programs are not eligible for general assistance except under circumstances specified in Section II.C (7) of these policies.
• Supplementation may be granted for clients who are currently receiving state/federal aid and where an emergency need exists.
• Applicants or recipients shall cooperate and provide all information necessary to determine both eligibility and need for assistance.
• Non-citizens are eligible for general assistance only as identified in Section III.
• Guidelines for general assistance will be reviewed annually.