Ontario Works

About Ontario Works Financial Assistance About Ontario Works Employment Assistance About the LEAP Program Our Hours of Operation and Locations Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Telephone Numbers Links Available Forms

Ontario Works is a program which provides financial and employment assistance to people in financial need.  Every person has the right to apply for assistance and to have an application taken.  Eligibility will depend on the applicant's circumstances including the amount of their assets and income.  Once an application is approved the person will receive assistance for as long as they are eligible.  The amount of assistance depends on the family size and composition, the applicant's needs, income and willingness to participate in approved activities.  If an application for assistance is denied, the applicant is advised of the decision and the reason for it in writing.  The applicant or participant has a right to appeal any decision made that affects their eligibility for or the amount of their assistance.  For more information about the Ontario Works program please see the links listed below.

 

 

Non Social Assistance Program

The County of Simcoe Social Service Department has allocated funding from the Social Assistance Restructuring Fund to support low income and non social assistance recipients with health related expenses for the following items; eyeglasses, dentures and emergency dental.  The funding will assist low income earners, individuals in receipt of Employment Insurance, low income seniors and those in receipt of Canada Pension Plan such as disability benefits.  Those individuals who have benefits through another plan or agency do not qualify for this program.

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE NON SOCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

 

To make application, please contact the County of Simcoe Social Services Division at (705) 722-3132 ext 1109 or from the Beeton area, call toll free (905) 729-4514 ext 1109 and an initial screening for eligibility will be completed over the phone.  Once the application has been completed, information will be mailed to the applicant along with a self addressed envelope.  The mailed information will include a listing of items required for verification purposes including the requirement to return a signed application form.  Eligibility will be based on a needs testing, taking into assets, income, shelter costs as well as the cost of the requested item(s)

 

Funding for this program will be reviewed on an annual basis.

 

Ontario Works - Caseload and Economic Indicators Report

For information on the Ontario Works Caseload and Economic Indicators please click on the appropriate link below:

 

2009 Report

 

 

Campaign 47

 

The purpose of Campaign 47 is to promote investment in social infrastructure, to deliver the message that investing in people makes sense.  Click here for more information about The Value of Investing in Social Infrastructure: Economic Security in Simcoe County.