Stratford. Municipal Office
Service: Social Services Department - Ontario Works, City Hall Annex - 82 Erie St
Record #:
PER2173
Last Modified:
02 Dec 2024
Last Full Update:
05 Jan 2024
Description
| Description (Service) | Emergency Assistance for those not on Ontario Works (OW) or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and have no access to other supports, have applied to EI but have not received payment. How to Apply online HERE or contact at 519-271-3773 Ext 200. Rates based on OW entitlements and are issued temporarily for 16-48 days through an expedited process Ontario Works - Basic Financial Assistance may be available to assist with cost of basic needs like food, clothing and shelter as well as health benefits and employment assistance. Eligibility is assessed by reviewing family size, income, assets and housing cost. At this time applications for financial assistance and participation agreements can be completed over the phone and verified through third party checks. More information about OW along with rates of assistance can be found HERE How to Apply online HERE or contact at 1-888-999-1142 (including those who have previously been in receipt of OW and need to re-apply) Financial Assistance - Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income, monthly drug benefit card and other services including covering the costs related to starting a job or work placement Employment Assistance - Clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children Community Participation - volunteer placements, job search programs based on individual's skills, experience and circumstances, employment placement - job matching service, basic education -- basic adult upgrading, high school upgrading, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, literacy and basic skills, job skills training -- development of skills for specific jobs, on-the-job training, supports to self-employment and referrals to self-employment programs Discretionary Benefits may include one-time health related items such as eye glasses, emergency dental treatment, prosthetics and health related supplies, Non-health related items such as essential appliances, utility arrears (in order to avoid disconnection, costs associated with funerals, burials and cremations. Programs may vary by City or Municipality MyBenefits www.ontario.ca/mybenefits online access to report changes to or to get information about your Ontario Works file. Temporary Care Program - there is financial assistance available for children under the care of a guardian or with no available parent Emergency Homelessness - People and families in need of emergency housing during regular work hours should contact the Ontario Works office to speak with an Outreach worker. Outside of normal business hours, contact Shelterlink Youth Services at 519-272-2294 or 1-888-829-7484 |
Service Details
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | North Perth ; Perth County |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up Youth and adults 18 years and over in financial need. Employable youth 16-17 years in financial need who cannot live at home but are attending school or seeking employment (funds must be managed by a trustee, guardian or agency). Financial need is determined by a review of income, liquid assets and living expenses |
| Application | Call office for details or visit WEBSITE HERE for an online application. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | Stratford |
| Address & Map | City Hall Annex - 82 Erie St Stratford, ON Canada N5A 2M4 |
| Intersection | Erie St (Hwy 7) and St Patrick St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 519-271-3773 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-669-2948, Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268;Welfare misuse or fraud 1-800-394-7867 |
| TTY Phone | 519-271-5241 |
| Fax | 519-271-5038 |
| socialsrv@stratford.ca | |
| Website | https://www.stratford.ca/en/inside-city-hall/ontarioworks.aspx?_mid_=26196 |
| Primary Contact | Alex Burgess, Manager; Phone: Ext 260; Email: ABurgess@stratford.ca |
| Primary Executive | Tatiana Dafoe, City Clerk; Phone: 519-271-0250; Email: clerks@stratford.ca |