Services

Follow the link below to print a copy of the Application Standards and eligibility for Township Assistance.

If you have trouble viewing or printing the file you may download the free Adobe Reader. Here

Assistance Application

Application- Office Hours

Office Hours:

M-W-F 8:30 - 4:00

Phone:

219-362-2736

Fax:

219-362-1021

Address:

1719 State Street Suite A

LaPorte, IN. 46350

E-mail: centertownship@verizon.net

Overview of Township Assistance

The Trustee's office is responsible for administering Township Assistance to those in need of assistance in securing the basic necessities of living. In order to receive Trustee assistance, a person in need must go through an application process, as stipulated by state law. Below, you will find information about applying for Township Assistance through the Trustee's office.

Every case is evaluated on the merits of the case, at the time of application. Decisions are made based upon the published Township Assistance Manual which is developed by the Center Township Trustee staff, and approved and adopted by the Center Township Board. You can review the Township Assistance Manual on this web site.

Disclaimer

The Center Township Trustee will not prohibit anyone from making application for Township Assistance, even if an individual falls within one of the "Ineligible" categories above. All decisions concerning Township Assistance are made on a case-by-case basis, and are based on the Townships published Public Assistance Manual.

This web site has been developed for informational purposes, and the information presented is not legally binding. The Center Township Trustee has attempted to verify that all the information is accurate and up to date. However, the Trustee is not responsible for any errors or inaccurate information.