Ontario Works

 

Are you in need of financial support? Ontario Works can provide you with social assistance and help you cover the basic costs of living. We have an Ontario Works representative in the community that can lead you in the right direction.

 

PAULA KINNEY

 

In addition to her role as the liaison for Chief & Council, Paula has been the Ontario Works Administrator for Pays Plat First Nation since 2014.

 

Paula received her diploma as a Human Service Worker and has been involved in the social services field since 1996. Through her role with the Ontario Works program, Paula helps members in temporary financial need and connects them with financial services and support. She determines a suitable level of assistance based on the needs of individuals and families and guides them through any applications or interviews.

 

Paula also administers the Homemakers Program, which provides support services to individuals that need assistance in order for them to live comfortably at home.

 

Explore the options available to you for social and financial assistance

 

Ontario Works can help support you and your family by providing employment opportunities, income to cover your basic needs, and access to a range of benefits and services.

 

All inquiries about Ontario Works services can be directed to:

 

Paula Kinney, Ontario Works/Chief & Council Liaison

Phone: (807) 824-2541 Ext. 222 | ppontarioworks@tbaytel.net

 

How Ontario Works can help you: Financial assistance

 

If you qualify, Ontario Works can provide you with money to help you cover the costs of your basic needs (e.g. food) and housing costs. This is called financial assistance.

 

The amount of money you may receive from Ontario Works will depend on your:

 

 

Other help you may receive

 

If you qualify for Ontario Works, you may also be eligible to receive a variety of other benefits such as:

 

 

*A child or spouse who is 17 years of age or younger will receive dental coverage through Healthy Smiles Ontario