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Procédé et formulaires

Individuals can apply online or by contacting the office

Admissibilité / population desservie

Individuals must be 16 years of age and older and:

  • Be a resident of Ontario

  • Be in immediate financial need to help pay for food and housing costs

  • Be willing to take part in activities that will help find employment

  • Sign a Participation Agreement


Amount of financial assistance provided is determined by various factors including:

  • Assets

  • Family size

  • Housing costs

  • Income


Extended Health Benefits: Individuals and families who:

  • Were eligible for Ontario Works in the previous months, or

  • Are no longer eligible for Ontario Works because a payment was received for loss of income under the 1986-1990 Hepatitis C Settlement Agreement


Frais

None

Langues

English

Accessibilité

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Description des services:

  • Provides short term financial assistance to individuals and families in need
  • Offers Extended Health Benefits to qualifying individuals
  • Provides information to recipients about participation requirements including seeking employment, basic education, volunteer work, or self employment
  • Participants can access a variety of programs and support services including but not limited to:
    • Child Care
    • Clothing Needs
    • Community Placement Program
    • Discretionary Benefits
    • Drug Benefits
    • Employment Resource Centre
    • Employment Start-up Costs
    • Enhanced Employment Placement Program
    • Funeral and burial expenses
    • Learning, Earning and Parenting
    • Pay-Direct to Landlord
    • Special Diets Allowance
    • Transportation
    Dernière mise à jour: Mar 8, 2026: Suggérer une modification