Division of Public Welfare

 

Mission

The mission of the Division of Public Welfare is to promote positive social conditions that contribute toward the attainment of the highest and social well being for the economically and socially disadvantaged populations within the Territory of Guam by developing an efficient and effective delivery system of services to eligible clients within the territory; by determining eligibility of applicants; by administering payments and various social services to remove social barriers which prevent persons from obtaining/maintaining the basic necessities of life to include safe and decent housing, medical care, nutritious foods and employment status.

Documents: 
Application for Public Benefits - Parts 1 & 2
Consent for Release of Child Care Certificate
Provider/Parent Handbook for Serving Children and Families on Child Care Development Fund
Child Care Calendar/Attendance and Provider Reimbursement Timesheet
Certification Request Form
Change Report Form Final
Form - Program Complaint & Referral Form
FY2010 SNAP - Income & Allot and Disaster and SUA - Applied Waiver
MIP Brochure
Reporting Changes Front Page rev 10-09-09
School Verification Form
Simplified Change Report Form (For SNAP only)
Simplified Reporting System Instruction Handout
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program FY2010
You MUST Report These Changes rev 10-26-09

Inside the Division of Public Welfare

  • State Office

    The mission of the Division of Public Welfare is to promote positive social conditions that contribute toward the attainment of the highest and social well being for the economically and socially disadvantaged populations within the Territory of Guam

  • Bureau of Economic Security

    Bureau of Economic Security plans, organizes, administers, directs and oversees the eligibility determination of the following programs: SNAP, Cash Assistance, Medical Assistance and Child Care Assistance.

  • Bureau of Management Support

    The Bureau of Management Support is responsible for implementing and operating quality control and conducting management reviews on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program program.

  • Bureau of Health Care Financing Administration

    The Bureau of Health Care and Financing oversees the Medicaid Assistance Program (MAP) and Medically Indigent Program (MIP).

  • Bureau of Social Services Administration

    The BOSSA administers various child welfare programs designed to protect children and strengthen families.