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Home visiting program for pregnant young women expecting their first child
Eligible women are connected with a public health nurse who provides information and support through pregnancy, birth and infancy of the child to 2 years of age * visits focus on having a healthy pregnancy, child development, breastfeeding, parenting and community resources and supports
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Learning, Earning, and Parenting (LEAP) Program
Office: General Inquiries: 519-661-2489 ext 4520 option 3Applications: 519-661-4520 ext 3
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Supports to help parents complete high school, enhance their parenting skills, and prepare them to enter the workforce
Learning - Promotes high school graduation * requires participants to regularly attend an educational program that leads to a high school diploma
Earning - Encourages participants to enter school co-op programs and well as part-time or summer employment
Parenting - Supports parents to become effective caregivers * provides list of available parenting programs
Participants in the program may be eligible for:
- financial assistance with school activities
- planned parenting activities
- subsidized child care
- transportation cost assistance
- $500 incentive upon graduation
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STEP is a FREE 6 week prenatal class for expectant moms and dads (or other support person). It focuses on:
- Prenatal Health Care
- Baby Development
- Breast Feeding/Formula
- Bathing/Diapering/Nutrition
- Bonding/Attachment/Postpartum
- Budgeting
- Household Management
- Caring for yourself
- Infant/Toddler Safety Issues
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Supports to help parents complete high school, enhance their parenting skills, and prepare them to enter the workforce
Learning - Promotes high school graduation * requires participants to regularly attend an educational program that leads to a high school diploma
Earning - Encourages participants to enter school co-op programs and well as part-time or summer employment
Parenting - Supports parents to become effective caregivers * provides list of available parenting programs
Participants in the program may be eligible for:
- financial assistance with school activities
- planned parenting activities
- subsidized child care
- transportation cost assistance
- $500 incentive upon graduation
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Emergency Assistance for those not on Ontario Works (OW) or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and have no access to other supports, have applied to EI but have not received payment. How to Apply online HERE or contact at 519-271-3773 Ext 200. 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 1-888-999-1142 (including those who have previously been in receipt of OW and need to re-apply)
Financial Assistance - Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income, monthly drug benefit card and other services including covering the costs related to starting a job or work placement
Employment Assistance - Clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children
Community Participation - volunteer placements, job search programs based on individual's skills, experience and circumstances, employment placement - job matching service, basic education -- basic adult upgrading, high school upgrading, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, literacy and basic skills, job skills training -- development of skills for specific jobs, on-the-job training, supports to self-employment and referrals to self-employment programs
Discretionary Benefits may include one-time health related items such as eye glasses, emergency dental treatment, prosthetics and health related supplies, Non-health related items such as essential appliances, utility arrears (in order to avoid disconnection, costs associated with funerals, burials and cremations. Programs may vary by City or Municipality
MyBenefits www.ontario.ca/mybenefits online access to report changes to or to get information about your Ontario Works file.
Temporary Care Program - there is financial assistance available for children under the care of a guardian or with no available parent
Emergency Homelessness - People and families in need of emergency housing during regular work hours should contact the Ontario Works office to speak with an Outreach worker. Outside of normal business hours, contact Shelterlink at 519-272-2294 or 1-888-829-7484
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 1-888-999-1142 (including those who have previously been in receipt of OW and need to re-apply)
Financial Assistance - Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income, monthly drug benefit card and other services including covering the costs related to starting a job or work placement
Employment Assistance - Clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children
Community Participation - volunteer placements, job search programs based on individual's skills, experience and circumstances, employment placement - job matching service, basic education -- basic adult upgrading, high school upgrading, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, literacy and basic skills, job skills training -- development of skills for specific jobs, on-the-job training, supports to self-employment and referrals to self-employment programs
Discretionary Benefits may include one-time health related items such as eye glasses, emergency dental treatment, prosthetics and health related supplies, Non-health related items such as essential appliances, utility arrears (in order to avoid disconnection, costs associated with funerals, burials and cremations. Programs may vary by City or Municipality
MyBenefits www.ontario.ca/mybenefits online access to report changes to or to get information about your Ontario Works file.
Temporary Care Program - there is financial assistance available for children under the care of a guardian or with no available parent
Emergency Homelessness - People and families in need of emergency housing during regular work hours should contact the Ontario Works office to speak with an Outreach worker. Outside of normal business hours, contact Shelterlink at 519-272-2294 or 1-888-829-7484
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Pregnancy and Family Resource Centre
Services offered:
Services offered:
- free self-administered pregnancy tests and options information
- pre and post-natal education and support services for families experiencing pregnancy and or parenting issues and related concerns such as poverty, addictions, mental health issues and more
- parenting education for individuals or group classes
- Growing Together Moms' peer support groups
- relationship counselling
- post-abortion recovery
- see website for a complete list of services and programs
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Nonprofit, charitable organization, and public education group * promoting respect for life from the moment of conception to the end of natural life through education, service and prayer
Referrals for:
Referrals for:
- crisis pregnancy
- counselling
- shelter
- legal/financial help
- adoption and post-abortion support
- videos & DVDs
- tapes & CDs
- books
- pamphlets, brochures
- displays, models
- truth booth
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Monica Place supports pregnant or parenting youth and their children who may benefit from:
Monica Place maintains a trauma-informed approach to providing support. The programs offered incorporate and promote the positive parenting principles initiated by the Positive Parenting Community Committee of Waterloo Region.
- Safe and supervised residential living
- Practical and emotional support with respect to pregnancy or parenting
- Support to continue with education, on-site counselling available
- Individualized goal planning
- Life skills teaching
- Decision-making
Monica Place maintains a trauma-informed approach to providing support. The programs offered incorporate and promote the positive parenting principles initiated by the Positive Parenting Community Committee of Waterloo Region.
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Parent mentorship program
- trained local volunteer peer-mentors are able to help parents in need connect with community resources, communicate one-on-one, and provide guidance
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Centre offers support to anyone faced with an unplanned pregnancy
- variety of free and confidential services
- staff and volunteers provide fact-based information, advocacy support, mentoring and practical assistance
- one-on-one client advocacy for men and women
- on-site self-administered pregnancy test
- prenatal support
- post-natal support
- postpartum support
- post-abortion grief support and recovery
- adoption information and referral
- information on STDs and STIs
- Growing Hearts Program (weekly mom peer program)
- Eye Spy Squad (Infant-preschool toddlers of moms in Growing Hearts program)
- Practical Fatherhood initiatives
- various workshops on topics such as Parenting and PreNatal
- Care Closet (practical assistance)
- referrals
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Early Childhood Intervention Programs - Community Action Program for Children
1-800-265-8087 ext 404Office: 519-587-2441
Crisis: 1-866-327-3224
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Programs and services that support the health and development of children from prenatal to 6 years of age and their families
Young Parents Program - a program for adolescents, up to age 24, who are pregnant and/or parenting
Healthy Moms Eating Well for 2 - a prenatal nutrition program for women aged 25 years and older
School's Cool - a school readiness program offered in the summer to help children ages 3-5 prepare for junior and senior kindergarten
Groups
Young Parents Program - a program for adolescents, up to age 24, who are pregnant and/or parenting
- services offered - home, virtual or phone meeting; prenatal vitamins; grocery cards to support a healthy diet; meeting with our dietitian; prenatal information and support; new infant car seats; skills development in stress management, healthy relationship development and effective communication; smoking cessation counselling
Healthy Moms Eating Well for 2 - a prenatal nutrition program for women aged 25 years and older
- services offered - home, virtual or phone meeting; prenatal vitamins; grocery cards to support a healthy diet; meeting with our dietitian; information on prenatal nutrition, labour and delivery, post-partum health; infant feeding and care
School's Cool - a school readiness program offered in the summer to help children ages 3-5 prepare for junior and senior kindergarten
- there is a focus on well-being, social and self-help skills, language and math
Groups
- offer a variety of parent education and support groups throughout Haldimand and Norfolk such as Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting
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Program that supports young parents in receipt of financial assistance to help finish high school, improve parenting skills and prepare for and find work
Those who successfully complete the program may qualify for $500 to use toward:
Those who successfully complete the program may qualify for $500 to use toward:
- post-secondary education or training
- investing in an education trust for their children
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Ontario Works - Learning, Earning and Parenting Program
1-800-387-2882 Office: 519-344-2062 ext 2100
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Learning, Earning and Parenting is a program for parents ages 16 to 25. Through this program parents are supported to complete their high school education, prepare to enter the workforce and enhance parenting skills. Upon successful completion of LEAP, parents become eligible to receive a $500 bursary.
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Support, information and resources for pregnant and parenting teens in Guelph
Financial donations and donations of baby food, clothing, diapers welcome.
- guidance, support, and educational reconnection
- free child care provided for programs
- groups for young mothers and their partners
- donation closet with toys, baby accessories, clothing
- bus tickets and meals provided at each group
- advocacy and referral to relevant community agencies
- group drop-in program
Financial donations and donations of baby food, clothing, diapers welcome.
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Ontario Works, Guelph - 129 Wyndham St N
Office Phone: 519-837-2670Toll Free Phone: 1-800-265-7294
Fax: 519-824-9990
TTY: 1-800-855-0511
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Visit COVID-19 Information and Updates for the latest on how to access programs and services during COVID-19.
Temporary income and employment assistance for low income individuals and families in immediate financial need. Requires a financial assessment to determine eligibility for services.
Employment Supports and Benefits
Discretionary Benefits for recipients of Ontario Works assistance, or Ontario Disability Support Program assistance.
Other programs include:
Temporary income and employment assistance for low income individuals and families in immediate financial need. Requires a financial assessment to determine eligibility for services.
Employment Supports and Benefits
- caseworkers work closely with participants to develop individualized action plans that address unique needs
- participants guided through each stage and encouraged to stay on track
- employment benefits to assist clients in finding and starting a job
- basic educational upgrading
- English as a second language training
- job specific skills training
- job search assistance (resumé writing, interview preparation)
- access to volunteer and employment placements
Discretionary Benefits for recipients of Ontario Works assistance, or Ontario Disability Support Program assistance.
Other programs include:
- Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) - for young parents, ages 16-25 years
- Self-Employment - training and supports to operate a business; delivered in partnership with Business Centre Guelph-Wellington
- Life Skills Case Management - intensive support for those who are experiencing issues related to addictions or mental health
- services for empoyers
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Community Outreach Program
After Hours: 905-575-7500 x313 or 0 to reach Young Parent Worker in ResidenceVisit Website
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Provides support for pregnant and parenting young people living in the community who may need assistance making connections to community resources, navigating services systems, and learning self-advocacy skills.
Also offers Community Education and Awareness workshops/presentations about young parent needs. Staff are available to offer in-service education about the needs of young parents and the supports offered through St. Martin's Manor and the Young Parent Network of Hamilton
Also offers Community Education and Awareness workshops/presentations about young parent needs. Staff are available to offer in-service education about the needs of young parents and the supports offered through St. Martin's Manor and the Young Parent Network of Hamilton
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Free childcare program for children (0-5 years) of young parents under 25 in order to support them in maintaining positive mental health.
Parents are expected to provide both lunch and dinner for their children. Children will have opportunities to play both indoors and outdoors so come prepared for the weather.
Parents are expected to provide both lunch and dinner for their children. Children will have opportunities to play both indoors and outdoors so come prepared for the weather.
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School programs and on-site supports for pregnant and parenting young women who live in the community. Nutritious lunch and snacks are provided daily.
The Hamilton Wentworth District School Board provides and on-site classroom offering a range of grade 9-12 credits. Additional supports are available including prenatal, parenting, and life skills programs as well as counselling, and referral to other community and health care resources.
The Hamilton Wentworth District School Board provides and on-site classroom offering a range of grade 9-12 credits. Additional supports are available including prenatal, parenting, and life skills programs as well as counselling, and referral to other community and health care resources.
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School programs serves pregnant and/or parenting young women and their infants. Program consists of 3 Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board teachers and a Program Liaison. Together they work toward ensuring our young moms achieve as many credits as possible, while continuing to build on their parenting skills, manage their finances, connect with community supports like Public Health, and more.The Infant Playtime Plus (IPP) serves infants 6 weeks to 24 months while mothers attend an on-site school program.
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Provides community support and case management services to at-risk pregnant and parenting youth.
Services include:
Services include:
- counselling
- prenatal education
- strollerfit and exercise programs
- community referrals
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Three-step program of care:
Step One (Ramoth House): cooperative living residence that provides a safe home environment with 24-hour support. Residents receive training in life skills such as parenting, home management, budgeting, cooking and building daily routines.
Step Two (Ramoth Apartments): furnished apartment units that assist young mothers to transition from a residential setting to their own apartment. Mentoring while learning how to build community networks of support.
Step Three (Ramoth Extended Care): Ramoth staff can meet with a young woman in her home community to hear concerns and provide encouragement during the transition to independence.
Step One (Ramoth House): cooperative living residence that provides a safe home environment with 24-hour support. Residents receive training in life skills such as parenting, home management, budgeting, cooking and building daily routines.
Step Two (Ramoth Apartments): furnished apartment units that assist young mothers to transition from a residential setting to their own apartment. Mentoring while learning how to build community networks of support.
Step Three (Ramoth Extended Care): Ramoth staff can meet with a young woman in her home community to hear concerns and provide encouragement during the transition to independence.
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Provides furnished transitional housing apartments and support to young mothers with on-site programming and support staff. Offers supportive programs to those in the transitional housing.
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Provides young mothers in the east end of Hamilton the opportunity to attend high school in an alternative education setting with on-site child care for their children.
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Offers young parents an opportunity to earn secondary school credits for learning and demonstrating effective parenting practices. The curriculum is developed to support hands-on, experiential based learning. The parents bring their infants to the classroom every day. The classroom is set up to meet the needs of the parent's learning and the infant's care.
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The Income and Support Services division of Bruce County Human Services focusses on people, providing them with a range of services and supports to respond to their unique needs and to address barriers to success so that they can move towards employment and independence.
Ontario Works: provides support to those in financial need. If eligible for Ontario Works benefits you will receive a monthly payment toward your basic needs and shelter costs. Eligibility and the amount of assistance you will receive is dependent on a few things including family size, housing costs and living arrangements, other income you may be receiving and the assets that you own (property, money in bank accounts, investmnts etc.).
Temporary Care Assistance: if you are an adult and you are temporarily responsible for the care of a child who is in financial need, you can apply for temporary care assistance on their behalf.
Emergency Assistance: provides one time assistance to individuals and families in crisis for a maximum of 45 days. The amount of assistance will depend on the specific circumstance, but will not exceed what an individual or family would receive from Ontario Works. Anyone already receiving Ontario Works or ODSP are not eligibile for Emergency Assistance.
Other services include: Ontario Works recipients will also recieve presciption drug and emergency dental benefits and may be eligible for other benefits such as eyeglasses, medical transportation, special diet allowances and diabetic supplies.
Families with Children - The Bruce County Children's Activity Assistance Program (BCCAAP) provides funds for families with gross earnings under $30,000 to assist with costs for non-sporting activities. The program provides a maximum of $300.00 per year per eligible child.
Participation Benefits - covers costs related to connecting participants with a wide range of supports and services in their community to assist them is moving toward life stability and readiness for employment.
Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) - helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment
Discretionary Benefits - may be available to assist with health care related expenses such as orthotics, dentures, small mobility devices and other health care aides not covered by the Assistive Devices program, prosthetic devices, replacement of identification, direct cremation/burials. Individuals must be in reciept of Ontario Works or ODSP benefits to qualify for discretionary benefits.
Welfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867 - to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance
Satellite Human Services offices are also located at:
529 Gary Street, Kincardine - 519-396-2116
1243 MacKenzie Road, Port Elgin - 519-389-5580
268 Berford Street, Wiarton - 519-534-1286
All are open Monday through Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm. All Human Services offices are fully open to the public and appointments are available both in person and virtually depending on the needs and circumstnaces of the individual.
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