If you are in temporary financial need, Ontario Works can:

• provide you with money, and
• help you find a job.

To be eligible to receive help from Ontario Works, you must:

• live in Ontario
• need money right away to help pay for food and housing costs, and
• be willing to take part in activities that will help you find a job.

How Ontario Works can help you

If you qualify, Ontario Works can provide you with:

• Financial assistance to help you cover the costs of your basic needs (e.g. food) and housing costs, and
• Employment assistance to help you prepare for and find a job.

You may also receive health benefits for yourself and your family, including drug and dental coverage. Additional benefits may also be available to you.

Please note:

Everyone’s situation is different. The information here is intended as general guidance only. It is not meant to provide a full description of the Ontario Works program or to tell you if you qualify for the program.

To get a better understanding of how the Ontario Works program may be able to help you, please contact your local Ontario Works office. You may also want to check the Ontario Works policy directives for more detailed information

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