Both lawmakers who want to limit and expand General Assistance agree that the program is vital but isn’t working as is. “For some, life’s burdens may feel overwhelming, leaving them vulnerable and ...
May 11—Maine's General Assistance program helps people when they have nowhere else to go — no other options for finding food, shelter or medicine. It is the safety net's safety net. And since asylum ...
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The Johnson County Social Services Department is hiring a general assistance specialist to work with the General Assistance Program, as the county sees an increased need for the service. The new ...
WEST CHESTER-With the General Assistance program and the lifeline it provides to more than 11,000 Pennsylvanians set to expire on Aug. 1, state Reps. Melissa L. Shusterman and Malcolm Kenyatta are ...
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Johnson County’s General Assistance Program has seen an increase in households served recently, with 745 in fiscal 2022 compared to 304 in fiscal 2021. Johnson County Social Services Director Lynette ...