Goal
To provide temporary financial assistance to indigent, disabled residents of Dallas County in an efficient and effective manner.
Services Available
Dallas County Welfare division provides short-term emergency financial assistance to eligible persons and families residing in Dallas County. In order to be eligible for such an assistance an applicant must be disabled or the primary caretaker must have a disability. In addition, an applicant cannot be receiving any other form of government or private assistance. These strict requirements ensure that Dallas County truly is a "safety net" for indigent residents. The County Welfare program is temporary until the individual is able to return to work or until they develop other resources such as Social Security Income (SSI), Worker's Compensation, or Social Security Disability Income (SSDI). Assistance is usually in the form of rental, room & board, utility, transportation and food. Stakeholders/Customers: Indigent Dallas County residents are the primary customers of the Welfare program.Please call for information (214)819-2000. |
