Public Welfare

Facilities & Hours of Operation:

Public Welfare Public Welfare 61 Locust St.,
Room 334
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603-516-6500

Dover-PublicWelfare@dover.nh.gov

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mission Statement - Dover Public Welfare

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To provide general assistance to meet the genuine emergency needs of all eligible residents in compliance with NH State Law (NH RSA 165) and the City Guidelines in a respectful and fiscally responsible way, which fosters dignity and self-sufficiency.

Major Service Responsibilities for Human Services

  • Provide general assistance 
  • Comply with federal, state and local laws
  • Investigate/verify need for assistance
  • Maintain accurate case plans/records 
  • Provide information and referrals 
  • Pursue reimbursement for assistance whenever reasonable as defined by statue]
  • Work with state and local agencies to improve the human service delivery system 
  • Administer human service grants/subsidies to area agencies 

View the City of Dover Welfare Guidelines.

Important Documents