Kawartha Lakes (City of) - Social Services - Haliburton Site

Administrative of Financial and Employment Assistance under the Ontario Works Act, Children's Services including Child Care Fee Subsidy and Community Social Investment Fund and Homelessness programming.

The provision of social assistance programs is governed by the Ontario Works Act and Regulations and consists of financial support through Income Services and participation in Employment Services programs.

Employment Services: Almost all recipients of financial support must participate in employment related activities. These can include job searching, educational opportunities, volunteering, training and/or retention programs. Individuals who are leaving assistance because of work can continue to receive a number of benefits, including the drug benefit card and other supports, for between 6 and 12 months after going off assistance.

Children Services: Provides financial support for eligible applicants for child care services in a Ministry licensed child care program or private home and in an informal setting for recipients of financial support under the Ontario Works Act. Agencies may also receive financial support through wage subsidies. Financial supports to agencies may also be provided to support the inclusion of children with special needs.

Homelessness Services: Partnerships with community agencies support the provision of homelessness prevention programs. Supports include funding assistance for a 19 bed emergency shelter, outreach programs and accommodation retention programs.