Township Support Grants Offer Help To Disabled Individuals

For individuals with disabilities and their families, the stress and cost of specialized in-home care and support systems can be overwhelming. In order to offer relief, New Trier Township is continuing its Community Support Grant Program that provides financial assistance to offset some of the caregiving expenses. People with the following disabilities are encouraged to apply:

• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Developmental and/or Cognitive Delay
• Physical Impairments
• Multiple Impairments
• Mental Health Disorders

The grant dollars permit individuals or their caregivers to secure in-home therapeutic assistance, equipment, respite care, medical assistance, home/vehicle accessibility modifications or family counseling. The program is open to all Township residents with an eligible disability, with no restrictions as to age or income. Past recipients are eligible and encouraged to reapply.

Grant applications are to be completed and returned to the Township office no later than January 17, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. For more information on eligibility and application instructions, please visit www.newtriertownship.com and select Financial Assistance, then Home-Based Disability Support and follow the instructions. If you have questions, or need assistance with the application please phone Jeanne Winsted Rosser at (847) 446-8201.

Media Contact:
Jack Macholl
Mobile (847) 727-9510

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New Trier Township’s mission is to provide leadership, advocacy and resources to benefit the physical, mental and social well being of Township residents. Established in 1850, New Trier Township government serves the 56,000 residents in the villages of Glencoe, Kenilworth, Wilmette and Winnetka, plus portions of Glenview and Northfield. The Township Office is located at 739 Elm Street in Winnetka or on-line at www.newtriertownship.com