Ontario Works is an Ontario-wide program that provides income support to assist with the cost of basic needs like food, clothing and shelter, as well as health benefits for people in temporary financial need.

Emergency Assistance is also available to people who are in a crisis or in an emergency situation (e.g. people who have lost their homes, are leaving an abusive relationship, and/or, are worried about their safety)

• Date of Birth
• Social Insurance Number
• Ontario Health Card Number
• Address details and phone number
• Bank account information, including branch details
• Employment history
• Housing information such as rent or mortgage details
• Assets (i.e. Vehicles, RSP's, Life Insurance, or any investments)
• Income from earnings and other sources (i.e. child support, Canada Pension, Employment Insurance)

• Develop an action plan based on current goals
• Identify and address any barriers that might be experienced to move towards an employment services referral
• Access supports in addressing barriers to an employment services referral
• Provide available financial benefits, when appropriate
• Address short-term and longer-term barriers
• Refer to employment services, to work on employment related activities assisting to move towards the end goal of employment
• Link with Employment Services of Bruce Grey Huron Perth to offer a variety of programs and services to help job seekers and employers achieve their goals.