Town of Hooksett Family Services

The Family Services Department administers General Assistance to Hooksett families in need under RSA 165. In this capacity, the Family Services Department provides for basic needs such as shelter, food, utilities, and medication. The General Assistance is provided on a short-term, emergency basis until recipients become employed or receive long-term assistance from the state or federal government. All recipients of General Assistance agree to reimburse the Town when they return to an income status that allows them to do so.

Assistance for basic necessities such as shelter, food, utilities, and medication