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Poor Relief
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How to Apply to the Infirmary |
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Step 1 -
Referral
Applications to the infirmary may be made by
the person wanting relief to the Inspector of Poor.
Persons may also be referred by other agencies or
civic-minded persons.
Step 2 -
Investigation
The case is investigated by the Inspector of
Poor, who prepares a status report.
This report is reviewed by senior officers and the Inspector
of Poor.
Step 3
– Registration
If approved, the client is registered and
accepted into the infirmary.
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How to Apply for Poor Relief |
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Applicants may apply to be on the Poor Relief
Role for monthly support, or they may apply for temporary
assistance. For temporary
assistance, please contact the Poor Relief Department at
952-5500-2 or apply in person at 19A Union Street, Montego Bay.
Step 1 -
Referral
Applicants for Poor Relief may be made by the
person wanting relief to the Inspector of Poor or the Poor Relief
Officers. Persons may
also be referred by other agencies or civic-minded persons.
Please contact
Step 2 -
Investigation
The case is investigated by a Poor Relief
Officer, who prepares a status report.
This report is reviewed by senior officers and the Inspector
of Poor.
Step
3 - Submission to Poor Relief Committee (Board of Supervision)
The case is presented to the Poor Relief
Committee, which meets on the second Tuesday of each month.
The committee makes a recommendation (approval or denial).
Step
4 – Registration
If approved, the client is registered for
regular assistance through weekly dole and food stamps.
Referrals to other agencies are made if appropriate.
Step
5 – Continuing Assessment
A Poor Relief Officer makes regular home visits
to assess the client’s condition and to determine whether
continued assistance is required.
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