Kenora District Services Board - Kenora District Services Board - Sioux Lookout Office - Ontario Works

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Program:

Kenora District Services Board - Sioux Lookout Office - Ontario Works

Organization:

Kenora District Services Board

Phone Numbers:

1-800-461-5766

Email:

supportclerk@kdsb.on.ca

Website:

kdsb.on.ca/

Address:

PO Box 609
Sioux Lookout, ON
P8T 1B1

Street
Address:

64 King St
Sioux Lookout

Location:

Located at King St next to Tikinagan Child and Family Services
Closest intersection is at King St and 5th Ave

Accessibility:

Partially Accessible

Accessibility Notes:

Partially Accessible - Entrance -- Accessible from street level, no automatic push button door; Parking -- Not accessible, no handicapped parking spot; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar

Hours:

Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-3:30 pm

Service Description:

Provides short term financial assistance to individuals and families in need

Offers Extended Health Benefits to qualifying individuals

Provides information to recipients about participation requirements including seeking employment, basic education, volunteer work, or self employment

Participants can access a variety of programs and support services including but not limited to:

Child Care
Clothing Needs
Community Placement Program
Discretionary Benefits
Drug Benefits
Employment Resource Centre
Employment Start-up Costs
Enhanced Employment Placement Program
Funeral and burial expenses
Learning, Earning and Parenting
Pay-Direct to Landlord
Special Diets Allowance
Transportation

Fees:

None

Application:

Individuals can apply online or by contacting the office

Eligibility / Target Population:

Individuals must be 16 years of age and older and:

Be a resident of Ontario
Be in immediate financial need to help pay for food and housing costs
Be willing to take part in activities that will help find employment
Sign a Participation Agreement

Amount of financial assistance provided is determined by various factors including:

Assets
Family size
Housing costs
Income

Extended Health Benefits: Individuals and families who:

Were eligible for Ontario Works in the previous months, or
Are no longer eligible for Ontario Works because a payment was received for loss of income under the 1986-1990 Hepatitis C Settlement Agreement

Employment Resource Centre: Must be a recipient of ODSP/OW benefits

Languages:

English

Area Served:

District of Kenora, Northern