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Who is eligible for Employment and Financial Support?
- Individuals or families who are residents of York Region with a proven financial need, which is assesed using Provincially-determined eligibility criteria.
- Individuals willing to participate in Ontario Works employment activities
Do you Qualify for Financial Support?
- Use the Ministry of Community and Social Services Eligibility Estimator to find out how much money you may receive if you are eligible. The Eligibility Estimator will ask you questions about your income, assets and expenses. It will not ask you any personal questions and your answers will not be kept. This is an estimate only and may change based on your individual circumstances
What applicants should bring to the eligibility interview
To qualify for Employment and Financial Support, applicants must show they have financial need according to province-wide eligibility criteria. During the initial telephone interview, applicants will be told what to bring to their eligibility interview. All applicants must provide proof of assets, income, and monthly expenses.
Bring all of the following documents that apply to your situation (other documents may be requested during the interview):
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One of the following birth verification items for each family member: birth certificate, driver's licence, Certificate of Indian Status card, passport, immigration papers
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Social Insurance Number (SIN) card
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Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) card
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Proof of rent or home ownership: lease, rent receipts, mortgage papers, property tax papers, condominium fee receipts, utility bills, land title and deed
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Pay stubs or written proof of income
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Bank statement or passbook (must be up-to-date)
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Divorce/separation papers, support agreements
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Proof or documentation of child care costs
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Employment Insurance (EI) stubs
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Proof of investments (RRSP, bonds, term deposits, shares, etc.)
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Proof of self-employment and all financial information for your business: registration, business bank account statements, proof of company assets, profit and loss statements
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Previous year's income tax return
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Doctor's note if you are physically or mentally ill and cannot work.
The processing of your application may be delayed if you do not bring all of the necessary papers to your first interview.
A financial "needs test" is used to determine your eligibility for Employment and Financial Support. Eligibility is decided using the same Provincial and Regional standards and guidelines for all applicants. All information is kept strictly confidential and is used only to determine eligibility for Employment and Financial Support.
Applicants will be asked about their work history, work-related skills, and education. Applicants should bring along a current résumé, or should bring a list of their work history and educational background.
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