Ontario Works

Description:
 

• Provides short term financial assistance to individuals and families in need 
• Offers Extended Health Benefits to qualifying individuals 
• Provides information to recipients about participation requirements including seeking employment, basic education, volunteer work, or self employment

 
Participants can access a variety of programs and support services including but not limited to: 

• Child Care  
• Clothing Needs  
• Community Placement Program  
• Discretionary Benefits  
• Drug Benefits  
• Employment Resource Center 
• Employment Start-up Costs  
• Enhanced Employment Placement Program 
• Learning, Earning and Parenting 
• Pay-Direct to Landlord  
• Special Diets Allowance 
• Transportation

 
Hours:
 
Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
 
Eligibility:
 
Members of North Caribou Lake First Nation 
Individuals must: 

• be a resident of Ontario  
• be in immediate financial need to help pay for food and housing costs  
• be willing to take part in activities that will help find employment 
• sign a Participation Agreement

 
Amount of financial assistance provided is determined by various factors including: 

• Assets 
• Family size 
• Housing costs 
• Income

 
Extended Health Benefits
 
Individuals and families who: 

• were eligible for Ontario Works in the previous months, or 
• you are no longer eligible for Ontario Works because you received a payment for loss of income under the 1986-1990 Hepatitis C Settlement Agreement

 
Contact:
 
Office Phone: 807-469-5191
Fax: 807-469-1315
E-Mail: northcariboulakefirstnation@knet.ca
Primary Executive: Ontario Works Administrator
Alternate Executive: Jacqueline Crane, Band Administrator
Mailing Address: c/o Ontario Works 
PO Box 158 
Weagamow Lake, ON P0V 2Y0