The Town has a basic legal duty to administer welfare as described in New Hampshire RSA 165:1-I, which states “Whenever a person in any town is poor and unable to support himself, he shall be relieved and maintained by the overseers of public welfare of such town…”
Residents of Farmington, NH needing assistance should apply at the Municipal Offices,356 Main St. Farmington
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9-4 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.Call 603-755-3100 to make an appointment.
Please note there is a strict application process to determine eligibility. All information is verified by the Welfare Director.
2008 has been a very busy year for the Welfare Office. We are all aware of the problems with the economy, and these problems have certainly had an effect on residents of Farmington, as well as across the State of New Hampshire. The combination of shelters filled to capacity, increased expenses, job losses, and lack of new hires has made it difficult for all of us, and it is even more difficult for people who were already struggling to make ends meet.
Dawn Jarrell was hired as Welfare Director in June. Since then, in addition to interviewing and determining eligibility for applicants. The Department has also been updating the Town of Farmington Welfare Guidelines. Changes pertain to (among other issues): job quit penalties, work search requirements, and pursuing recovery.
The Welfare Budget for 2008 was $85,000.00
Rents $ 34,238.98 Burials $ 500.00
Fuel $ 18,059.16 Food $ 607.68
Electricity $ 5,520.24 Bus Passes $ 175.00
Motels $ 10,648.00 Prescriptions/Medical $ 4,635.06
Misc. $ 447.51 Shelters $ 1,787.30
Total Expenditures $ 76,618.93
Balance in Account $ 8,381.07
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