Rights, Responsibilities and Limits of Confidentiality
Services provided by The Villag of Arlington Heights-Social Services Division are reserved for Arlington Heights residents only. Financial assistance is reserved for residents who are currently experiencing an emergency. This program is intended as a temporary stopgap measure not a long-term solution. Emergency Assistance Funds are not provided by Federal or State entities. Residents may apply once within an 1 year timeframe and funds are provided based on financial need, income, and hardship at time of intake. First time applicants shall be given priority. In-kind donations and Salvation Army funds may be available to residents of unincorporated Arlington Heights.
The Park and CAP program based on a sliding scale, participants must pay their portion or subsidy will be discontinued. Any scholarships or subsidies awarded will apply to future discounts only and cannot be used for reimbursement of payments already made. Scholarships and subsidies expire one year from date of approval unless otherwise indicated.
All services are confidential to the extent permitted by law, with the exception of mandated reporting situations, which include but may not be limited to: 1) disclosure of a plan or intent to harm oneself, 2) disclosure of a plan or intent to harm another individual, 3) disclosure or danger of abuse or neglect of children or vulnerable adults, and/or 4) inability to care for one's self. In these circumstances, there is a duty to act and warn in order to maintain the safety of the resident, other individuals and the community.
Financial assistance, scholarsbips and subsidies are a privilage, not a right. Applying for assistance, scholarship and/or subsidy does not guarantee assistance will be awarded. All informatiou provided must be accurate and complete. Any refusal to disclose required information, complete required papework and/or lack of compliance with any program requirements will disqualify applicants from receiving assistance. Misuse of assistance will result in revocation of assistance and possible loss of privilege to apply in the fulure.
For good and valuable consideration herein acknowledged, the undersigned will release, indenmify and hold harmless the Village and its officer, agents, interns,and employees from any and all liability, losses or damages, including attomeys' fees and costs of defense the Village may suffer as a result of claims, demands, suits, actions or proceedings of any kind or nature, in the way resulting from the undersigned's receipt of services, including but not linuted to, any food, clothing or other assistance either monetary or otherwise obtained by the undersigned for his or her own benefit, or any family member, friend, or associate's use. The undersigned will, at his or her own expense, appear, defend and pay all fees of attorneys and all costs and other expenses arising therefrom or incurred in connection there with; and, if any judgments shall be rendered against the Village in any such action, the undersigned will at his or her own expense, satisfy and discharge same.