Does my immediate family have to pay the City back for assisting me?

RSA 165:19  Liability for Support.  The relation of any poor person in the line father, mother, stepfather, stepmother, son, daughter, husband, or wife shall assist or maintain such person when in need of relief.  Said relation shall be deemed able to assist such person if his weekly income is more than sufficient to provide a reasonable subsistence compatible with decency and health.

Should a relation refuse to render such aid when requested to do so by a county commissioner, selectman or overseer of public welfare, such person or persons shall upon complaint of one of these officials be summoned to appear in court.  

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1. Do I need to reimburse the City for the assistance I receive?
2. What happens if I own my home and I need assistance?
3. Does my immediate family have to pay the City back for assisting me?
4. Do I have to participate in the Workfare program?
5. Do you offer daycare services because I home school my children.
6. What documentation does the City need to determine if I am eligilbe?
7. How do I apply for city assistance?