Ontario Works

If you have had your financial assistance refused, cancelled, reduced or put on hold, you will be sent a letter that tells you why the decision was made. If you disagree with a decision, you can request an internal review.

If you don’t have enough money for food and housing, and are in financial need, you can apply for Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program.

Young parents who are receiving Ontario Works benefits can get extra assistance through the Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) program.

Ontario Works provides monthly financial assistance to cover basic needs like food and housing costs.

When applicants are accepted to the Ontario Works program, they will receive monthly benefits and can check on their payments using an interactive phone system.

Clients receiving financial assistance through Ontario Works have to participate in employment activities to get their monthly allowance.

York Region offers subsidies to help low-income families send their children to recreation programs and camps.