Peel Region
Peel region covers areas of Mississauga, Brampton and the town of Caledon
Their website directs users to information on house subsidy, help with renting, utilities, and mortgage bills, help paying the cost of a basic funeral
Users can also apply for a discounted monthly bus pass. Information, eligibility and how to apply on website
Ontario.ca
The official website for the province of Ontario.
· The government of Ontario offers financial support for families with status through several programs
· The Ontario Works program:
Ontario Works is a government program offering support for low-income families
Program provides financial support in the form of monthly payments, health-related support, and help with working and earning
Eligibility guidelines for program available on website along with information on how to apply and what documents are needed for application
· The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP):
Program offers financial support for persons with disabilities
Support is provided for provided for individuals with disabilities and families taking care of individuals with disabilities
Program can cover basic needs, shelter, health benefits, work, and costs for Long-Term Care facilities
Information on website for eligibility and how to apply.
· Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB):
Program covers some medication costs for low-income persons over 65 years of age
Patients can get help paying for allergy medication, tools for monitoring diabetes, prescribed over-the-counter drugs, nutrition products, HIV/AIDS medication, drugs used in palliative care, and help to quit smoking
Information, eligibility and how to apply on website
· Assistive Devices Program (ADP):
Program created to help patients living with long-term disabilities (6 months or longer) pay for customized equipment and maintenance
Equipment supported includes mobility aids, hearing and communication aids, visual aids, diabetic supplies, respiratory equipment, prosthetics, orthotic braces, and enteral-feeding pumps, and ostomy supplies
Information, eligibility and how to apply on website
· Temporary Care Assistance (TCA):
Program provides support for children in financial need while in the temporary care of an adult who does not have a legal obligation to support the child
Information, eligibility and how to apply on website
· Ontario Child Benefit:
The program offers help to low-income and moderate-income families with children under the age of 18 in the form of monthly payments.
Applicants who get approved will have the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) determine their payments which can be up to $1509 per child.
Applicants must first apply for the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), which is also administered by the CRA as tax-free monthly payments and might also include disability benefit.
nformation, eligibility and how to apply on the Canadian government website: https://www.canada.ca/en.html
· The Ontario Government website also displays information on tax credits and benefits for low-income workers, home-owners, shifting careers, seniors using public transit, vacationing in Canada, dental work for low-income families, job-training expenses and much more
Canada.ca
· The official Canadian government website
· Website features information about tax obligations, credits, and benefits
· Lists for non-for-profit organizations also displayed on website
· Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP):
Governmental assistance available for One Year Window (OYW) newcomers
Guidelines for eligibility, application, and process steps listed on the website
Support can last up to 12 months
Support can last up to 24 months if client is classified as a special needs client and is selected under the Joint Assistance Support Program
Refugees can receive RAP within 6 weeks of arrival
Special allowances can be given under the program, including school start-up, maternity allowance, and new born allowance