Ontario Works

About Ontario Works

Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM

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 your prepare for and find a job.

The amount of money you may receive from Ontario Works will depend on your:

• family size
• income
• assets, and
• housing costs.

Calculating the amount of money you may get is complicated. You should contact your local Ontario Works office for more information.

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Revised:2010-03-02| Revised by: The City of Peterborough