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| Service |
- 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 Center
- Employment Start-up Costs
- Enhanced Employment Placement Program
- Learning, Earning and Parenting
- Pay-Direct to Landlord
- Special Diets Allowance
- Transportation
Also administers the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) |
| Hours |
Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm |
| Areas Served |
Whitesand First Nation |
| Eligibility |
Members of Whitesand First Nation
individuals must:
- 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
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| Application |
The following documentation is required to complete application:
- Copy of Canada Child Tax Benefit statement (for children under 18 years of age)
- Copy of mortgage or rental agreement
- Health card
- Information about assets owned, such as a Registered Retirement Savings Plan,
- Information about other income and money, such as a pension
- Proof of identity, such as birth certificate
- Proof of Social Insurance Number
- Recent bank statement for all bank accounts
- Record of Employment and/or most recent pay stubs
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| Languages |
English ; Interpretive Services - Ojibway, available upon request |
| Fees |
None |
