In compliance with state law, the Welfare Administrator provides assistance to individuals and families in financial need. The administrator will meet these obligations free of bias and in a professional, thoughtful and cost effective manner. Eligibility is based on a financial review of needs and resources.

Local general assistance/welfare offices are funded primarily by property taxes. Every city and town in New Hampshire has someone appointed or elected to administer local general assistance/welfare. If you need assistance, you would apply in the city or town where you reside unless you find yourself in an emergency situation in another community. You would then contact the local general assistance/welfare office in that community.

Interim, emergency assistance with basic needs is provided for those unable to provide for themselves. Basic needs include, but are not limited to, shelter, food, medications, rent, and utilities. Assistance is issued in the form of vouchers for these items paid directly to a vendor. We will also refer you to other programs that will help you to meet these basic needs