Bia general assistance program

Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Financial Assistance and Social Services FASS consist of direct funding and activities related to financial assistance, including general assistance, child assistance, burial assistance, emergency assistance, and adult care assistance; social services, including services to children, the elderly and families, child and adult protection services.

The services under this section are designed to be secondary in nature. The five types of direct assistance offered include:. General Assistance: Provides financial assistance payments to eligible Indians for essential needs of food, clothing, shelter, and utilities.

The goal of General Assistance is to increase self-sufficiency. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Necessary Necessary. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website.

Applicant must live in the Muscogee Creek Nation service area. Check is payable to the applicant for general living expenses. Should funds become unavailable, applications will continue to be processed and payments will be made retroactive to the application date once funds become available. Additional information may be submitted for redetermination for eligibility. Appointments are made. All applications are due the Monday before the last Friday of each month. The assistance you receive is determined by the date you apply.

Wood Dr. Useful Resources. Q: Do I need to have children or dependents in order to receive assistance? A: No, children are not a requirement to participate in the General Assistance program.

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