The Bow Human Service Department is by appointment only.

To contact the Human Services Director, please call 228-1187 x 19 or click here to use the contact form. Leave a detailed phone/email message along with phone number and best time to return the call.

Application packets are available for pick up at the Town Manager's Office.

Mission Statement of the Bow Human Services Department:
to provide interim assistance with basic needs for those who do not have the resources to meet these needs and encourage community involvement in addressing issues to help break the circle of poverty.

An applicant is a person who expresses a desire to receive General Assistance by completing the application process as determined by the Town Manager and Human Services Director.

The Human Services Director performs the function of administrating General Assistance and has the authority to make decisions regarding the granting of assistance under RSA 165.

Information provided to the Human Services Director is confidential and privileged. Such information will not be released or discussed with any individual or agency without written permission of the applicant except when disclosure is required by law or is for the purposes directly connected with administration of Human Services per RSA 165:2.

The Application Process is the "right to apply" for services. Anyone may apply for general assistance by appearing in person or through an authorized representative and by completing a written application form. Clients are seen by appointment only. If more than one adult resides in a household, each may be required to appear at the Human Services Office to apply for assistance, unless one is working or otherwise reasonably unavailable. Each adult in the household should sign a "release of information form" if possible.

The Human Services Official shall not be required to accept an application for general assistance from a person who is subject to suspension pursuant to RSA 165; 1b, provided that any person who contests a determination of continuing noncompliance with the Guidelines may request a fair hearing; and provided further that a recipient who has been suspended for at least six months due to noncompliance may file a new application.

The Town Of Bow Human Services Department provides food distribution from the food pantry on an as needed by appointment basis. Some clothing and household accessories may be available depending on donated items at the time of request.