WELFARE

Contact:                Sara Smith

Address:               754 North Groton Road
                              Groton, NH 03241 

Phone Number:    (603)744-9190
Fax Number:        (603)744-3382

Officer Hours:      Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
                               Friday-Sunday: Closed

Email address:     selectmen@grotonnh.org

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Groton's Welfare Application:     Please click here to view the welfare application.

Groton's Assistance Guidelines: Please click here to view Groton's assistance guidelines.

The application can also be picked up at the Town Office. Please make sure the application is fully complete and signed by all adult household occupants. Please also make sure you have all supporting documents that are required. Once all of this is complete you may call and schedule an appointment.

• Proof of Identification for all household members, such as picture ID, driver's license and birth certificate.
• Social Security numbers for all household members.
• Proof of income/benefits from any source for all household members, such as TANF, food stamps, child support, Social Security (SSI/SSD/Retirement), unemployment compensation, Workersí Compensation, VA, and/or current pay stubs for the past 4 weeks.
• Proof of Current Tax Return.
• Proof of Residency such as: current rent receipts, copy of rental agreement or lease, statement from person with whom you are residing.
• Proof of Expenses such as: rent, utilities, child care, medical or any other receipts you have for the household.
• Proof of Cash Resources for all household members such as: savings passbooks, current checking or savings account statement from your bank or credit union, cash on hand.
• Proof of Personal or Real Estate Property such as: vehicle or mobile home.
• Doctor's Statement is necessary if anyone in the household is unable to work. This statement must include the nature and extent of the disability, as well as any work limitations.
• Proof of any programs you have applied for such as: APTD (State Disability), TANF, food stamps, Medicaid, Social Security (SSI/SSD/Retirement) Medicare, VA benefits, Fuel Assistance/W.I.C., unemployment compensation, Workers Compensation.
• If you have received documentation from the court regarding an eviction you are to bring copies of all court documentation relating to the eviction, as well as the name and phone number of the landlord or the landlord's agent.

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Please read the following regarding Welfare Assistance so you know where to apply: The Town of Groton provides temporary emergency assistance to Town residents for the basic necessities of life when no other resource is available. Assistance is rendered in voucher form only. If you need any of the services listed below, contact the State Division of Health and Human Services (State Welfare). The Concord office is located at 40 Terrill Park Drive, Concord NH 03301. Their phone number is 603-271-6200. Their Web Site is www.dhhs.state.nh.us or www.nheasy.nh.gov  ANB - Aid to the Needy Blind APTD - Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled Child Care Child Support DEAS - Division of Elderly and Adult Services DCYF - Division of Children, Youth and Families EBT - Electronic Benefits Transfer Food Stamps Healthy Kids Program Medicaid OAA - Old Age Assistance TANF - Temporary Assistance to Needy Families If you need assistance with any of the following, your local Tri-County CAP Community Contact Center can connect you to programs in your area that help with: Emergency Assistance Utility and fuel costs Weatherization Housing and Preventing Homelessness Nutrition, including food pantries and soup kitchens Employment and Job Training Child Care, Head Start and other programs for children Seniors -- Nutrition, Transportation, Recreation and Socialization Alcohol, domestic violence and other family problems More...              The office for Grafton County is in Ashland, New Hampshire. Below is the contact information:                             41 School Street Ashland, NH                            phone: (603) 968-3560                             fax: (603) 968-7381                            http://www.tccap.org/                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Other Helpful information: Elderly and Adult Services: Elderly & Adult Services 603-271-3610 Child Services: Division for Children, Youth & Families Homeless Outreach 800-852-3388: Homeless Shelters in New Hampshire Subsidized Apartment Search- in New Hampshire Dial 2-1-1 from your phone to find Human Service NH Snap Employment and Training Services Winter Disconnection Rules for Utilities: Public Utilities Commission Awareness on the dangers of addiction and support for well-being and self-improvement: Addiction Resource Informational resources for those impacted by drug and alcohol abuse and addiction: DrugRehab.com Education about prescriptions and over-the-counter medications: www.rxdangers.com/drugs A free online guide to alcohol addiction, treatment, and recovery. https://alcorehab.org/ Drugs, medications and other substances: https://www.addictiongroup.org/drugs Sustance abuse help for healthcare students and professionals: An online guide: https://www.edumed.org/resources/substance-abuse-online-help-guide/ Best detox, alcohol and drug rehab centers in NH: 7 Best Detox And Drug Rehab Centers In New Hampshire (addictionresource.net) Online Help Guide to mental health and wellness as a  Medical Professional: https://www.edumed.org/resources/mental-health/ Promote better health through education and awareness: Health Finder Database of listings for all emergency, legal and law enforcement: courtsystem.org Keeping Seniors safe at home: Home Security: Keeping Seniors Safe at Home Aging and Senior Care Resources for Communities in NH