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Community Human Services - Employment and Social Services
1-800-382-4940 Office: 519-351-8573
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(Ontario Works) Employment and Social Services provides temporary income and employment supports to those in financial need. Our goal is to improve the quality of life for families and individuals, to provide opportunities for learning, growth and promote self-sufficiency.
Also offer programs to assist businesses, the local economy, community agencies and non-profit groups. These programs include:
Blenheim Service Centre - 35 Talbot St W
Tilbury Service Centre - 17 Superior St
Ridgetown Service Centre - 45 Main St E
Dresden Service Centre - 485 St George St S
Operate as a daytime cooling centre during regular business hours when an extreme heat alert as been issued by Environment Canada.
Also offer programs to assist businesses, the local economy, community agencies and non-profit groups. These programs include:
- Homeless Prevention Services - services are provided to help prevent homelessness and increase housing stability.
- Employment Placement - provides financial assistance to employers to provide on the job and formal training for Ontario Works recipients.
- Job Development - links current employment opportunities to recipients
- Community Navigation Program - assist residents with accessing programs (Housing, Education, Employment, and Income), working with technology, and connecting with supportive community services.
Blenheim Service Centre - 35 Talbot St W
Tilbury Service Centre - 17 Superior St
Ridgetown Service Centre - 45 Main St E
Dresden Service Centre - 485 St George St S
Operate as a daytime cooling centre during regular business hours when an extreme heat alert as been issued by Environment Canada.
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Helps people with disabilities who are in financial need pay for living expenses, like food and housing.
The program provides eligible people with disabilities with:
Extended Health Benefit If someone does not qualify for ODSP income support due to excess income from other sources, they may qualify for the Extended Health Benefit. It may help with the cost of prescription drugs, basic dental care, vision care, medical supplies, transportation to medical appointments, assistive devices including hearing aids.
The program provides eligible people with disabilities with:
- Income Support - helps people with disabilities who are in financial need pay for living expenses, like food and housing.
- Employment Supports - helps people with disabilities who can and want to work prepare for and find a job.
Extended Health Benefit If someone does not qualify for ODSP income support due to excess income from other sources, they may qualify for the Extended Health Benefit. It may help with the cost of prescription drugs, basic dental care, vision care, medical supplies, transportation to medical appointments, assistive devices including hearing aids.
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Ontario Works
Office: 519-946-9988Application Line: 1-888-999-1142
Cheque Inquiries, Interactive Voice Response System: 1-800-808-2268
Fraud Hotline: 1-800-394-7867
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Provides financial assistance and employment supports including training and skills development, academic upgrading and work placements. Services include:
• Consumer co-payments under the Assistive Devices Program (ADP)
• Funeral and Burial Click here for more details
• Other special services or health related items where the administrator has made a determination of need based on verifiable documentation, and failure to provide would result in a detriment to the health of the recipient or a member of the benefit unit
• Dental - for relief of pain only Click here for more details
CLICK HERE for schedule of Ontario Works payment dates.
Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) offered to eligible young parents * Click Here for more details
New Changes to the Way Social Assistance Clients Access Drug Coverage:
Ontario Health Card Program for Social Assistance Clients receiving;
- Financial Assistance a monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income and monthly ODB benefit
- Employment Start-Up Benefit covers costs related to starting a job or work placement
- Families with Children newborn child allowance, child care start-up costs
- Health-Related Benefits may include dentures, emergency dental services, eyeglasses, special diet allowance, health care supplies, medical transportation funds, prosthetic devices, funerals and burials; click here for more information
- Emergency Assistance is a discretionary benefit that anyone can apply for. It is intended to help those in serious financial hardship, but who are not receiving OW or ODSP benefits. NOTE: Emergency Assistance is a one-time grant of money.
• Consumer co-payments under the Assistive Devices Program (ADP)
• Funeral and Burial Click here for more details
• Other special services or health related items where the administrator has made a determination of need based on verifiable documentation, and failure to provide would result in a detriment to the health of the recipient or a member of the benefit unit
• Dental - for relief of pain only Click here for more details
CLICK HERE for schedule of Ontario Works payment dates.
Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) offered to eligible young parents * Click Here for more details
New Changes to the Way Social Assistance Clients Access Drug Coverage:
Ontario Health Card Program for Social Assistance Clients receiving;
- Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
- Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD)
- Ontario Works (OW) and Temporary Care Assistance (TCA)
- The program was introduced to replace the paper drug Eligibility Card used by social assistance clients with their Ontario Health Card in order to access prescription medication under the Ontario Drug Benefit program.
- Once the client's card is swiped the pharmacist will be able to identify the individual is a social assistance recipient
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Income and employment support for people with disabilities in financial need, or who want and are able to work and need support
Income Support: Financial assistance provided each month to help with the costs of basic needs, like food, clothing and shelter. Income support also includes benefits, like drug coverage and vision care, for clients and their eligible family members.
Employment Support: Services and supports to help clients with disabilities find and keep a job, and advance their careers.
Income Support: Financial assistance provided each month to help with the costs of basic needs, like food, clothing and shelter. Income support also includes benefits, like drug coverage and vision care, for clients and their eligible family members.
Employment Support: Services and supports to help clients with disabilities find and keep a job, and advance their careers.
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Provides stability supports including financial assistance for food, shelter, and other basic needs along with certain health benefits and connections to various community resources.
OntarioWorks helps people create a plan to build independence and enhance employment readiness.
Resources to help people find and keep employment are available such as
Emergency Assistance may be available to members of the community who are not recipients of Ontario Works provided they meet certain eligibility criteria. These benefits include Emergency and discretionary benefits (i.e. basic needs and shelter).
OntarioWorks helps people create a plan to build independence and enhance employment readiness.
Resources to help people find and keep employment are available such as
- jobs search support
- programs to focus career path and skills building
- financial assistance for training and employment expenses
Emergency Assistance may be available to members of the community who are not recipients of Ontario Works provided they meet certain eligibility criteria. These benefits include Emergency and discretionary benefits (i.e. basic needs and shelter).
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Ontario Disability Support Program, Windsor - Erie St E
1-800-387-7327 Office: 519-254-1651
Fraud Hotline: 1-800-387-7327
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Ontario Disability Support Program provides income and employment supports for adults with disabilities
Income Support including:
Income Support including:
- financial help
- Employment Supports
- drug coverage
- dental coverage
- vision care
- hearing aids
- diabetic supplies
- help with transportation costs to medical appointments
- wheelchair/mobility device repairs and batteries
- help to support a person's guide dog
- help with work-related expenses
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Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities
Office: 519-254-5355Fraud Hotline: 1-800-394-7867
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Financial support for low-income to moderate-income families to cover some of the extra costs of caring for a child who has severe disability. Program may provide help with costs such as:
- Travel to appointments related to child's disability
- Special shoes and clothes
- parental relief such as respite
- An assessment for assistive device/consumer contribution for a device provided under Assistive Devices Program
- batteries and repairs for mobility devices
- prescription drugs through OHIP+
- dental care through Healthy Smiles Ontario program
- hearing aids and vision care, including eyeglasses
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Ontario Works
Office: 519-255-5200Application Line: 1-888-999-1142
Cheque Inquiries, Interactive Voice Response System: 1-800-808-2268
Fraud Hotline: 1-800-394-7867
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Provides financial assistance and employment supports including training and skills development, academic upgrading and work placements. Services include:
• Consumer co-payments under the Assistive Devices Program (ADP)
• Funeral and Burial Click here for more details
• Other special services or health related items where the administrator has made a determination of need based on verifiable documentation, and failure to provide would result in a detriment to the health of the recipient or a member of the benefit unit
• Dental - for relief of pain only Click here for more details
CLICK HERE for schedule of Ontario Works payment dates.
Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) offered to eligible young parents * Click Here for more details
New Changes to the Way Social Assistance Clients Access Drug Coverage:
Ontario Health Card Program for Social Assistance Clients receiving;
- Financial Assistance a monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income and monthly ODB benefit
- Employment Start-Up Benefit covers costs related to starting a job or work placement
- Families with Children newborn child allowance, child care start-up costs
- Health-Related Benefits may include dentures, emergency dental services, eyeglasses, special diet allowance, health care supplies, medical transportation funds, prosthetic devices, funerals and burials; click here for more information
- Emergency Assistance is a discretionary benefit that anyone can apply for. It is intended to help those in serious financial hardship, but who are not receiving OW or ODSP benefits. NOTE: Emergency Assistance is a one-time grant of money.
• Consumer co-payments under the Assistive Devices Program (ADP)
• Funeral and Burial Click here for more details
• Other special services or health related items where the administrator has made a determination of need based on verifiable documentation, and failure to provide would result in a detriment to the health of the recipient or a member of the benefit unit
• Dental - for relief of pain only Click here for more details
CLICK HERE for schedule of Ontario Works payment dates.
Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) offered to eligible young parents * Click Here for more details
New Changes to the Way Social Assistance Clients Access Drug Coverage:
Ontario Health Card Program for Social Assistance Clients receiving;
- Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
- Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD)
- Ontario Works (OW) and Temporary Care Assistance (TCA)
- The program was introduced to replace the paper drug Eligibility Card used by social assistance clients with their Ontario Health Card in order to access prescription medication under the Ontario Drug Benefit program.
- Once the client's card is swiped the pharmacist will be able to identify the individual is a social assistance recipient
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Social assistance program that provides employment assistance and financial support for basic needs
Financial Assistance - Short term income assistance for the cost of shelter and basic needs including food and clothing * also offers emergency assistance for items of extreme need such as: medical supplies (diabetic supplies, surgical supplies) and medical travel and transportation
Employment Assistance - Supports to help people become and stay employed, such as job search support, basic education, employment placement, skills training, community participation and participation in substance use recovery programs * financial assistance is provided to clients to cover certain related expenses such as bus transportation, child care and clothing * services provided by local Employment Resource Centres
Discretionary Benefits - Financial assistance for special items of extreme need may be provided to eligible recipients
Learning, Earning, and Parenting (LEAP) Program - Supports to help parents complete high school, enhance their parenting skills, and prepare them to enter the workforce
Financial Assistance - Short term income assistance for the cost of shelter and basic needs including food and clothing * also offers emergency assistance for items of extreme need such as: medical supplies (diabetic supplies, surgical supplies) and medical travel and transportation
Employment Assistance - Supports to help people become and stay employed, such as job search support, basic education, employment placement, skills training, community participation and participation in substance use recovery programs * financial assistance is provided to clients to cover certain related expenses such as bus transportation, child care and clothing * services provided by local Employment Resource Centres
Discretionary Benefits - Financial assistance for special items of extreme need may be provided to eligible recipients
Learning, Earning, and Parenting (LEAP) Program - Supports to help parents complete high school, enhance their parenting skills, and prepare them to enter the workforce
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Manages access to government social services
Children's Services - Management and delivery of child care and early years services * administers child care fee subsidy program for children based on income * maintains service agreements with licensed child care and licensed home care providers * special needs resourcing program for licensed child care programs
Housing Services - Develops and administers assistance programs related to home ownership, private rental housing, affordable housing, social housing, transitional housing, supportive housing and homeless shelters * manages all city-owned housing
St Thomas-Elgin Ontario Works - Social assistance program that provides employment assistance and financial support for basic needs
Children's Services - Management and delivery of child care and early years services * administers child care fee subsidy program for children based on income * maintains service agreements with licensed child care and licensed home care providers * special needs resourcing program for licensed child care programs
Housing Services - Develops and administers assistance programs related to home ownership, private rental housing, affordable housing, social housing, transitional housing, supportive housing and homeless shelters * manages all city-owned housing
St Thomas-Elgin Ontario Works - Social assistance program that provides employment assistance and financial support for basic needs
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Federal Government Services, St Thomas
1-800-622-6232 (1-800 O-Canada)Canada Pension Plan: 1-800-277-9914
Employment Insurance: 1-800-206-7218
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Access to Government of Canada services, benefits and documentation
Employment Services - Assistance with career planning and counselling including resume and interview assistance and student and youth employment services * access to online Job Bank
Employment Insurance - Basic income protection program for employed workers
Financial Benefits - Information and forms for federal pensions and benefits including the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Disability Benefits and Survivor Benefits
Social Insurance Number (SIN) application - Personal identification number for access to various Canadian government programs
Services for Business - Services regarding employees and safety, including records of employment; wage subsidies, labour market information, labour standards, occupational health and safety and workplace equity
Employment Services - Assistance with career planning and counselling including resume and interview assistance and student and youth employment services * access to online Job Bank
Employment Insurance - Basic income protection program for employed workers
Financial Benefits - Information and forms for federal pensions and benefits including the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Disability Benefits and Survivor Benefits
Social Insurance Number (SIN) application - Personal identification number for access to various Canadian government programs
Services for Business - Services regarding employees and safety, including records of employment; wage subsidies, labour market information, labour standards, occupational health and safety and workplace equity
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Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative (CHPI)
Administration: 519-434-7321 ext 2236Visit Website
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Financial assistance available to eligible people and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless * assistance with hydro and rent arrears
Program sponsored by the Government of Ontario and administered by the County of Middlesex to address local priorities * people on Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), as well as low-income residents of Middlesex County may be eligible
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Social Services Department
Office: Administration and Applications: 519-434-7321 ext 2235Visit Website
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Manages access to government social services, such as Ontario Works * provides financial support for basic needs * emergency financial aid * administers subsidies to assist eligible families with the costs of licensed child care * employment assistance
Basic Financial Assistance (Ontario Works) - Short term income assistance for the cost of shelter and basic needs including food and clothing * also offers limited Emergency Assistance and Discretionary Benefits
Burial Assistance - For eligible applicants, financial assistance for families unable to meet the cost of a funeral and burial * the county will agree to pay the funeral costs up to a predetermined maximum * any income from other sources (insurance policies, Canada Pension Plan Death Benefits and family contributions) will be taken into consideration for payment ahead of the county contribution * for more information, call 519-434-7321 ext 2236
Child Care Fee Subsidy - Financial assistance toward the cost of licensed child care * for more information, call 519-434-7321 ext 2289 or 2265
Emergency Energy Fund (EEF) - One-time emergency financial assistance towards electricity bills for people who are in jeopardy of disconnection of a utility service * applicant must currently have received a disconnection notice, or have been disconnected * fund available for families in Middlesex County not receiving other forms of social assistance * application form available on Middlesex County Social Services website
Employment Assistance - Supports to eligible Ontario Works clients to help become and stay employed, such as job search support, basic education, employment placement, skills training, community participation and participation in substance use recovery programs * financial assistance may be provided to clients to cover certain related expenses such as transportation, child care and clothing
Housing Assistance - Social Housing providers are located throughout London and Middlesex * each program offers different housing alternatives (nonprofit housing, cooperative housing, subsidy, rent supplement program and rent-geared-to-income programs * for more information, or to apply, visit the Housing Access Centre or call 519-661-0861
Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) - Program for eligible Ontario Works clients * parents under the age of 18 must participate in the program to remain eligible for OW * parents between the ages of 18 to 25 may voluntarily participate * completion of LEAP requirements entitles participant to $500 bursary, to be applied to post-secondary education, or may be saved for their children
Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative (CHPI) - Financial assistance available to eligible people and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless * assistance with hydro and rent arrears
Basic Financial Assistance (Ontario Works) - Short term income assistance for the cost of shelter and basic needs including food and clothing * also offers limited Emergency Assistance and Discretionary Benefits
Burial Assistance - For eligible applicants, financial assistance for families unable to meet the cost of a funeral and burial * the county will agree to pay the funeral costs up to a predetermined maximum * any income from other sources (insurance policies, Canada Pension Plan Death Benefits and family contributions) will be taken into consideration for payment ahead of the county contribution * for more information, call 519-434-7321 ext 2236
Child Care Fee Subsidy - Financial assistance toward the cost of licensed child care * for more information, call 519-434-7321 ext 2289 or 2265
Emergency Energy Fund (EEF) - One-time emergency financial assistance towards electricity bills for people who are in jeopardy of disconnection of a utility service * applicant must currently have received a disconnection notice, or have been disconnected * fund available for families in Middlesex County not receiving other forms of social assistance * application form available on Middlesex County Social Services website
Employment Assistance - Supports to eligible Ontario Works clients to help become and stay employed, such as job search support, basic education, employment placement, skills training, community participation and participation in substance use recovery programs * financial assistance may be provided to clients to cover certain related expenses such as transportation, child care and clothing
Housing Assistance - Social Housing providers are located throughout London and Middlesex * each program offers different housing alternatives (nonprofit housing, cooperative housing, subsidy, rent supplement program and rent-geared-to-income programs * for more information, or to apply, visit the Housing Access Centre or call 519-661-0861
Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) - Program for eligible Ontario Works clients * parents under the age of 18 must participate in the program to remain eligible for OW * parents between the ages of 18 to 25 may voluntarily participate * completion of LEAP requirements entitles participant to $500 bursary, to be applied to post-secondary education, or may be saved for their children
Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative (CHPI) - Financial assistance available to eligible people and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless * assistance with hydro and rent arrears
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Federal Government Services, London
1-800-622-6232 (1-800-OCanada)Canada Pension Plan: 1-800-277-9914
Employment Insurance: 1-800-206-7218
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Access to Government of Canada services, benefits and documentation
Employment Services - Assistance with career planning and counselling including resume and interview assistance and student and youth employment services * access to online Job Bank
Employment Insurance - Basic income protection program for employed workers
Financial Benefits - Information and forms for federal pensions and benefits including the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Disability Benefits, and Survivor Benefits
Social Insurance Number (SIN) application - Personal identification number for access to various Canadian government programs
Services for Business - Services regarding employees and safety, including records of employment, wage subsidies, labour market information, labour standards, occupational health and safety and workplace equity
Employment Services - Assistance with career planning and counselling including resume and interview assistance and student and youth employment services * access to online Job Bank
Employment Insurance - Basic income protection program for employed workers
Financial Benefits - Information and forms for federal pensions and benefits including the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Disability Benefits, and Survivor Benefits
Social Insurance Number (SIN) application - Personal identification number for access to various Canadian government programs
Services for Business - Services regarding employees and safety, including records of employment, wage subsidies, labour market information, labour standards, occupational health and safety and workplace equity
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Income supports for people in financial need who have permanent disabilities or disabilities expected to last longer than one year * employment supports are available and provided by community service providers
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Life Stabilization
Office: General Inquiries: 519-661-4520 Applications: 519-661-4520 ext 3
Complaints: 519-661-2310
Overpayments: 519-661-2306
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Social assistance program that provides employment assistance and financial support for basic needs * online application available
Additional Office Locations:
Life Stabilization - Citi Plaza
355 Wellington St, Suite 248
London, ON N6A 3N7
Life Stabilization - London East
1835 Dundas St, Suite 1
London, ON N5W 3E7
Social Services - Northland Mall
1275 Highbury Ave N
London, ON N5Y 1A8
Life Stabilization - South London Community Centre
1119 Jalna Blvd
London, ON N6E 3B3
Life Stabilization - Westmount Shopping Centre
785 Wonderland Rd S
London, ON N6K 1M6
Drop Box Locations:
Learning, Earning, and Parenting (LEAP) Program - Supports to help parents complete high school, enhance their parenting skills, and prepare them to enter the workforce
Additional Office Locations:
Life Stabilization - Citi Plaza
355 Wellington St, Suite 248
London, ON N6A 3N7
Life Stabilization - London East
1835 Dundas St, Suite 1
London, ON N5W 3E7
Social Services - Northland Mall
1275 Highbury Ave N
London, ON N5Y 1A8
Life Stabilization - South London Community Centre
1119 Jalna Blvd
London, ON N6E 3B3
Life Stabilization - Westmount Shopping Centre
785 Wonderland Rd S
London, ON N6K 1M6
Drop Box Locations:
- Citi Plaza - 355 Wellington St, Suite 248
- Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre - 656 Elizabeth St
- LUSO Community Services - 1193 Oxford St E
- North London Optimist Community Centre - 1345 Cheapside St
- Life Stabilization - Northland Mall - 1275 Highbury Ave N
- Life Stabilization - London East - 1835 Dundas St, Suite 1
- Life Stabilization - South London Community Centre - 1119 Jalna Blvd
- Canada Games Aquatic Centre - 1045 Wonderland Rd N
- Life Stabilization - Westmount Mall - 785 Wonderland Rd N
Learning, Earning, and Parenting (LEAP) Program - Supports to help parents complete high school, enhance their parenting skills, and prepare them to enter the workforce
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Manages access to government social services such as Ontario works, provides emergency financial aid to the residents of London and handles subsidies for nonprofit daycare programming
Child Care Fee Subsidy Program - Provides assistance with the costs of licensed child care
Discretionary Benefits - Financial assistance for special items of extreme need may be provided to eligible recipients
Family Support Program - Assists Ontario Works recipients to obtain child and spousal support payments through support orders and agreements
Life Stabilization - Social assistance program that provides employment assistance and financial support for basic needs * online application available
Services and Programs:
Child Care Fee Subsidy Program - Provides assistance with the costs of licensed child care
Discretionary Benefits - Financial assistance for special items of extreme need may be provided to eligible recipients
Family Support Program - Assists Ontario Works recipients to obtain child and spousal support payments through support orders and agreements
Life Stabilization - Social assistance program that provides employment assistance and financial support for basic needs * online application available
Services and Programs:
- Ontario Renovates Program for Homeowners and Tenants
- Street Level Women at Risk
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Ontario Works, Social Housing, and Child Care Subsidy * Client Service Workers are situated in Tillsonburg, Ingersoll and Woodstock * main office is located at the Oxford County Administrative Building * for information or to apply for assistance visit the County of Oxford website
Oxford County Child Care Registry and Waitlist: Click Here
County of Oxford Housing Application System: Click Here
Accessibility Advisory Committee
A committee that focuses on creating a society that is open to all, including persons with disabilities.
Affordable Home Ownership Program
The program provides financial assistance to qualified low-to-moderate income households. Funding is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis, in the form of a 20-year interest-free loan registered on title and up to 5% of the purchase price of an eligible home (current maximum purchase price is $425,000).
Oxford County Child Care Registry and Waitlist: Click Here
County of Oxford Housing Application System: Click Here
Accessibility Advisory Committee
A committee that focuses on creating a society that is open to all, including persons with disabilities.
Affordable Home Ownership Program
The program provides financial assistance to qualified low-to-moderate income households. Funding is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis, in the form of a 20-year interest-free loan registered on title and up to 5% of the purchase price of an eligible home (current maximum purchase price is $425,000).
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Ontario Works, Social Housing, and Child Care Subsidy * Client Service Workers are situated in Tillsonburg, Ingersoll and Woodstock * main office is located at the Oxford County Administrative Building * for information or to apply for assistance visit the County of Oxford website
Oxford County Child Care Registry and Waitlist: Click Here
County of Oxford Housing Application System: Click Here
Accessibility Advisory Committee
A committee that focuses on creating a society that is open to all, including persons with disabilities.
Affordable Home Ownership Program
The program provides financial assistance to qualified low-to-moderate income households. Funding is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis, in the form of a 20-year interest-free loan registered on title and up to 5% of the purchase price of an eligible home (current maximum purchase price is $425,000).
Oxford County Child Care Registry and Waitlist: Click Here
County of Oxford Housing Application System: Click Here
Accessibility Advisory Committee
A committee that focuses on creating a society that is open to all, including persons with disabilities.
Affordable Home Ownership Program
The program provides financial assistance to qualified low-to-moderate income households. Funding is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis, in the form of a 20-year interest-free loan registered on title and up to 5% of the purchase price of an eligible home (current maximum purchase price is $425,000).
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Income supports for people in financial need who have permanent disabilities or disabilities expected to last longer than one year * employment supports are available and provided by community service providers
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Ontario Works, Social Housing, and Child Care Subsidy * Client Service Workers are situated in Tillsonburg, Ingersoll and Woodstock * main office is located at the Oxford County Administrative Building * for information or to apply for assistance visit the County of Oxford website
Oxford County Child Care Registry and Waitlist: Click Here
County of Oxford Housing Application System: Click Here
Accessibility Advisory Committee
A committee that focuses on creating a society that is open to all, including persons with disabilities.
Affordable Home Ownership Program
The program provides financial assistance to qualified low-to-moderate income households. Funding is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis, in the form of a 20-year interest-free loan registered on title and up to 5% of the purchase price of an eligible home (current maximum purchase price is $425,000).
Oxford County Child Care Registry and Waitlist: Click Here
County of Oxford Housing Application System: Click Here
Accessibility Advisory Committee
A committee that focuses on creating a society that is open to all, including persons with disabilities.
Affordable Home Ownership Program
The program provides financial assistance to qualified low-to-moderate income households. Funding is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis, in the form of a 20-year interest-free loan registered on title and up to 5% of the purchase price of an eligible home (current maximum purchase price is $425,000).
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Ontario Works provides income support to assist with the cost of basic needs like food, clothing and shelter as well as health benefits for people in temporary financial need. Emergency Assistance is also available to people who are in crisis or in an emergency situation such as people who have lost their homes, are leaving an abusive relationship and/or are worried about their safety. There are two options to apply for Ontario Works: online HERE or contact at 519-482-8505 or 1-888-371-5718 and press 0 for reception (including those who have previously been in receipt of OW and need to re-apply)
More information about OW along with rates of assistance can be found HERE
Ontario Works, often called OW, is a program for people in Ontario who are in temporary financial need.
OW can provide money and/or help find a job. Financial need is determined by an Assessment of Eligibility by Ontario Works including review of income, liquid assets and living expenses. Support varies depending upon housing costs and family size.
Assistance may also be provided for:
More information about OW along with rates of assistance can be found HERE
Ontario Works, often called OW, is a program for people in Ontario who are in temporary financial need.
OW can provide money and/or help find a job. Financial need is determined by an Assessment of Eligibility by Ontario Works including review of income, liquid assets and living expenses. Support varies depending upon housing costs and family size.
Assistance may also be provided for:
- drug and dental coverage
- eyeglasses
- hearing aids
- employment start-up benefits
- job search help including resumes and interview skills, independent job searches, training or skills development
- Temporary Care Program - there is financial assistance available for children under the care of a guardian
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| Rates based on OW entitlements and are issued temporarily for 16-48 days through an expedited process Ontario Works - Basic Financial Assistance may be available to assist with cost of basic needs like food, clothing and shelter as well as health benefits and employment assistance. Eligibility is assessed by reviewing family size, income, assets and housing cost. At this time applications for financial assistance and participation agreements can be completed over the phone and verified through third party checks. More information about OW along with rates of assistance can be found HERE How to Apply online HERE or contact at 519-271-3773 ext 200 (including those who have previously been in receipt of OW and need to re-apply) Federal assistance will be applied to OW assistance if the time periods overlap and result in overpayments and recovery OW/ODSP recipients Expanded access to Discretionary Benefits is available for current recipients to meet extraordinary costs during the COVID-19 pandemic such as food, cleaning supplies and transportation. How to Apply contact caseworker directly A comprehensive list of federal benefits can be found HERE Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) is intended to meet the needs of people with disabilities and help them to become more independent. ODSP provides financial assistance to people with disabilities. Amount of benefit depends on size of family, shelter costs, income, and assets. Help prepare for and find a job Emergency Homelessness - People and families in need of emergency housing during regular work hours should contact the Ontario Works or ODSP office (if not registered with either, contact OW). Outside of normal business hours, contact the Huron Perth Crisis Intervention Program at 1-888-829-7484 |
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Analyzes industrial health and safety hazards and procedures including WSIB claims investigations and appeals, workplace injury management and return to work programs. Provides consultations on environmental safety, spills response, industrial hygiene standards, safety procedures, ergonomic design and assessment, public and on-site workplace training and professional development.
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Provides social assistance to people in need in Perth County. Support for housing, homelessness and childcare.
Low-income Energy Support Program (LEAP) - click here If behind on electricity or natural gas bill or face having service disconnected, individuals may qualify for emergency financial help through LEAP. Please note for Festival Hydro customers, this does not cover water or sewage fees. Support is available from the City of Stratford Social Services, 519-271-3773 Ext 200.
Low-income Energy Support Program (LEAP) - click here If behind on electricity or natural gas bill or face having service disconnected, individuals may qualify for emergency financial help through LEAP. Please note for Festival Hydro customers, this does not cover water or sewage fees. Support is available from the City of Stratford Social Services, 519-271-3773 Ext 200.
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