Workfare Program for General Assistance Recipients | Capital Township

2833 South Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL 62703

Eligibility

Unemployed, No income, no Social Security, and no unemployment benefits, Single adult, ages 18-61, No minor children in the home, No applications pending with Social Security, Unemployment, Veterans, etc, No work limitations, Resident of area served, Legal resident of the United States

Required documents

Photo ID, Proof of residency, current mail dated within 30 days, other documents may be needed

Application process

Call to see if and when the township will be taking applications

Fees

None

Service area

Chatham, IL
New Berlin, IL
Springfield, IL

Description

Clients that are approved for the program are placed in a job in Springfield and may work 70 hours per month for a period of 9 months. Goal is to gain workplace experience and learn a skill while earning a paycheck.

Providing organization

Capital Township

Township services.