Workfare Program for General Assistance Recipients | Capital Township
Capital Township
2833 South Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL 62703
Eligibility
Open to unemployed single adults ages 18-61 with no minor children in the home, no applications pending with Social Security, Unemployment or Veterans office; must not have work limitations; Must be a legal resident of the United States
Required documents
Photo ID, Proof of residency, current mail dated within 30 days, other documents may be needed
Hours
Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Intake for assistance programs Mon-Fri: 8:30 am-11 am, 1:30 pm-4 pm
(217) 753-6800
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Alternate Number
(217) 525-1736
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Main Phone
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
Provides approved clients with job placements in Springfield for up to 70 hours per month over a 9-month period. Program helps build work experience, learn job skills, and earn a paycheck.
Last assured
06/15/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Capital Township
Provides emergency and general assistance when funds are available to qualified residents of Capital Township, IL.