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District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board

Ontario Works, South River Office

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Record #: PSD0047 Last Modified: 05 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 15 Feb 2013
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address16 Toronto Ave
South River, ON P0A 1X0
 
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LocationSouth River
Address NotesLocated across from the Beer Store in South River.
Office Phone705-386-2358
Toll Free Phone1-800-661-3230
Fax705-386-2604
Websitewww.psdssab.org
Contact Information
Mailing AddressPO Box 1600 
South River, ON P0A 1X0
Primary ContactSharon Smith, District Manager, Ontario Works, District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board; Phone: 705 386-2358 ext 229; Fax: 705 386-2604; Email: ssmith@psdssab.org
Primary ExecutiveJanet Patterson, Chief Administrative Officer
Description & Services
DescriptionDistrict of Parry Sound administers several programs: The Ontario Works Program provides financial assistance and employment supports to assist individuals with their basic needs and accommodation while focusing on obtaining paid employment. The Ontario Works Program also makes referrals to the Ontario Disability Support Program for those individuals with a health problem that prevents them from seeking employment. 
 
Parry Sound District Social Services also operates the Children's Services Department. This includes centre based licensed child care: Waubeek Day Care Centre in Parry Sound, First Steps Child Care Centre in South River, Highlands Children's Centre in Emsdale and Fairview Early Learning & Child Care Centre in Powassan. District wide programs include the Home Child Care Program, Early Years and Integration Support Services. Children's Services provides financial assistance to parents deemed in financial need within the District to assist in paying for the cost of child care in a licensed program.
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
DatesYear round
Areas ServedParry Sound District
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish
Other Details
Alternate Name(s)OW
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Subjects
SubjectsSocial assistance
Service CategoriesProvincial/Territorial Social Assistance Programs ; Welfare to Work Programs