Income Support

social assistance

Ontario works (OW)

There are two ways to apply for Ontario Works - online and by phone.

Source: Ontario.ca

Overview of Ontario Works

Ontario Works provides money for food, shelter and other costs to people in financial need who meet the eligibility criteria.

Credit: City of Toronto

Ontario Works Child-Related Benefits

Money for Childcare when Starting Work or Training
Newborn Allowance ($100 + $260)
Pregnancy/ Breast-feeding Nutritional Allowance ($40 or $50/ month)
Money for Young Parents Pursuing Education through the Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) program
Money While Caring Someone Else’s Child: Temporary Care Assistance
Money While Waiting for the Ontario Child Benefit: Transition Child Benefit

Credit: City of Toronto

ontario disability support program (ODSP)

This program gives financial and employment assistance to people with disabilities.

Source: Ontario.ca