The Department of Family and Senior Services works with the Salvation Army and area agencies to assist residents who are experiencing a financial crisis. This is not an entitlement program. A thorough assessment is performed by a social worker to determine eligibility. The social worker will assist the resident in exploring all options. After a resident/family is determined to be eligible for assistance, the following policies apply:

• Assistance may be given only to Morton Grove residents. Assistance is not guaranteed.
• Each request is handled individually.
• Each household is eligible to receive assistance one time within a calendar year.
• Assistance may be provided for utility bills, solid waste pick-up fees, rent/mortgage payment, and medical expenses. Other expenses, i.e., school supplies, clothing, will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• The maximum amount of assistance is limited to $300 per household per year.
• Other resources may be explored to help address the needs of the household. As a result, applicants will be asked to sign release form for the purpose of sharing information with other agencies that provide financial assistance.

For more information, contact the social workers at the Department of Family & Senior Services at (847) 470-5246.

You can obtain an application by clicking here.