Welfare Department

Welfare Office hours 
Monday & Thursday - 11:00am - 1:00pm or by appointment

If you are experiencing Homelessness please call 211
or TCCAP Homeless Outreach 603.323.8928

You may also contact the Homeless Outreach coordinator at your children's school

In compliance with RSA 165, the Director of Welfare is the administrator of general assistance for individuals and families who may be poor and needy, and who may require emergency help.  Requests may be made to this office through a written application process.  All decision are made free of bias, and in a strictly confidential manner.  Eligibility is based on a financial review of basic needs.  It is our purpose to meet our legal obligation in a professional and cost effective manner for the people of Ossipee.

Please note there is a strict application process to determine eligibility.  All information is verified by the Welfare Director.  Applications are available in the Selectmen’s Office plainly marked on the counter and at the Welfare Office located in the Freight House (Town Hall Annex) 1 Moultonville Road, Center Ossipee. You may pick up an application prior to your appointment and must have it completed with the required documents when you apply.