Welcome to
Milford, New Hampshire
Established 1794

 

Susan Drew
Director


 Phone: 673-3735
Hours: Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 2:30 pm
(closed for lunch)
e-mail sdrew@milford.nh.gov 

Library Annex
1 Union Square
Milford NH 03055

Milford Welfare Department

Frequently Asked Questions

 
   Welfare can provide assistance with rent, utilities and prescriptions. We also provide counseling, outreach and child support.               
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What expenses can the Town assist me with?

  • Rent - need demand for rent or notice to quit from landlord; 1st month's rent

  • Utilities (electric, heat)

  • Prescriptions

    • Certain requirements must be met

    • Client needs to provide a current doctor's prescription

    • Client is responsible in obtaining pricing from a participating pharmacy
What else does Welfare do?
In addition to providing financial assistance, the following are common referrals which are made as a result of coming to the Welfare Department:
  • Counseling-Individual and Family
  • Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Domestic Violence Advocacy
  • Homeless Outreach and Case Management
  • Assistance in completing forms to apply for other services
  • Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs
  • Budget Counseling
  • State Welfare: food stamps, child care, child support, cash assistance, Medicaid/Healthy Kids, unemployment, employment
  • Social Security
  • Host Homes
  • Mediation
Is Fuel Assistance available from Milford Welfare?

No, Fuel Assistance is administered by Southern NH Services

Call 1-877-757-7048

 
Does Milford Welfare pay security deposits?


No, The Town may assist with first month's rent to qualified applicants
How do I apply if I am disabled?

Call to make an appointment and suitable arrangements will be made
Does the Milford Welfare office have handicapped access?

Yes
I am not a Milford resident, can I still apply?

In New Hampshire each town (city) has their own Welfare Department for their residents.  You will be referred to the town of your residency
I do not speak English well, do you have interpreters?

Arrangements will be made to the best of our ability.  Often times family members may accompany a client at their appointment
Can I apply over the phone or the internet?

No, Applications must be delivered in person at a scheduled appointment
I received help from Milford Welfare in the past, do I have to reapply?

Yes, Each time assistance is requested, an appointment must be made and an application reviewed
Does Milford offer emergency shelter if I am homeless?

Milford residents are referred to shelters throughout New Hampshire (usually Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter)