Welfare Services

General Assistance Program Information

The General Assistance Program is a program designed to assist eligible residents of Kittery with necessities when they are unable to do so on their own. General Assistance is intended to be a program of “last resort” Other available programs, finances, or assistance programs must be utilized first before seeking General Assistance.  General Assistance is granted in voucher form, and no cash assistance is granted from the program. Individuals or families must apply for General Assistance by appointment.

The General Assistance Program is the most accountable assistance program in the State of Maine, and applicants are required to reduce their reliance on General Assistance.  This may mean searching for employment, applying for disability benefits or other State and Federal assistance programs.

  • To learn more about General Assistance in Kittery, please click here.
  • To learn more about MRS Title 22, Chapter 1161. MUNICIPAL GENERAL ASSISTANCE, please click here.

General Assistance Appointments

General Assistance is by appointment only on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Kittery Town Hall, located at 200 Rogers Road. 
 
To make an appointment, please contact General Assistance Administrator, Kerry Brent:
 
If it is a weekend or after hours and you have a life-threatening emergency, please contact the Kittery Police Department at 207-439-1638.

What To Bring When You Apply:

  • Completed Town of Kittery General Assistance Application.  To view/download the application, please click here.
    • Paper applications are also available in the Town Hall Customer Service Center.
  • Government issued photo I.D.
  • Your most recent bills and/or other proof of expenses:
    • For assistance with rent/mortgage:
      • Eviction notice (if seeking housing assistance).
      • Rental agreement (if seeking rental assistance).
    • For assistance with heating fuel, electricity, medical expenses, etc.:
      • CMP disconnect notice (if applying for help with power bill).
      • A doctor's statement (if applying for assistance due to illness, disability, or you’re not able to work).

You can be found not eligible due to lack of information provided.  It will be your responsibility to fulfill any requests for information that the caseworker or administrator needs to completely determine your eligibility within the program.

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Kendra Amaral Welfare Director 207-475-1329
Kerry Brent General Assistance Administrator 207-475-1322