PROGRAM NAME: Ontario Works

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Website: http://www.citywindsor.ca/000576.asp

Primary Need: Low-Income Support

Description: Ontario Works offers the following: Financial Assistance – Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income with a monthly drug benefit card. Housing Stability Plan – To assist OW and ODSP clients and low-income individuals with housing related costs such as rent arrears, utilities arrears and other supports needed to assist people in their homes or transition them to housing. People should contact the OW Application line or their OW/ODSP Case Worker for more information. 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. Employment Resource Centre – walk-in job search centre that provides access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone. OFfers assistance with resumes and referrals to job counselling and training. Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) – helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment.

Languages: English, Other languages upon request

Contact: 519-255-5200

Areas Served: Amherstburg, Lakeshore, LaSalle, Windsor

Address: 400 City Hall Sq E, Suite 101, Windsor, Ontario N9A 7K6

Age Served: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, All

Genders Served: All, Female, Male, Undisclosed

Target Population: Adults, Families, Individuals, Youth

Days of Operation: Mon - Fri

Office Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm

Referral: Application process required for Ontario Works either by phone, in-person or online

Restrictions: Youth and adults 18 years and over in financial need and employable youth 16-17 years in financial need who cannot live at home but are attending school or seeking employment

Fees: None

Handicap Accessibility: Fully Accessible

Additional Notes: Services are also available out of their Leamington office.

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