General Assistance What is General Assistance? General Assistance in Elgin Township is a locally administered welfare program which provides monthly financial assistance to persons who are not eligible for any other State or Federal assistance programs, and who do not have adequate income or resources to provide for their own basic needs.  Elgin Township and all townships in Illinois are statutorily mandated by the legislature to levy taxes and administer general assistance for destitute township residents. Eligibility Guidelines: Must be a Township resident 18 years or older and out of high school Without minor children U.S. resident or legal alien No potential means of income Have applied and been found ineligible for other State of Federal benefits Must be able to work, job search and do work fare OR Pending Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income  Please call 847.741.2045 for an appointment.           For other services available in Kane County visit http://www.kanecountyguide.org