General Assistance

 

The Town of Warren administers a General Assistance program for the support of the poor.  Pursuant to Title 22 MRSA Section 4305, the municipal officers have adopted an ordinance establishing that program.  A copy of this ordinance is available for public inspection at the Warren Town Office.  Also available for inspection is a copy of the State's General Assistance Statutes, as copies of State law are made available to the municipality by the Maine Department of Human Services.

 

Persons who wish to apply for General Assistance may make an appointment to do so at the Warren Town Office during business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. An application must be completed prior to meeting with the General Assistance Administrator.

 

Applicants are responsible for providing the General Assistance administrator with a completed application and the information necessary to determine eligibility, including proof of all income and expenses.  The General Assistance administrator must issue a written decision within 24 hours of receiving an application.

 

For questions regarding the General Assistance Program, please contact the Department of Human Services' toll free number, 1-800-442-6003.

 

Sherry Howard, Town Manager/General Assistance Administrator

207-273-2421