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Need Help with Financial Assistance?
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SOCIAL ASSISTANCE
Also known as Welfare or Mother's Allowance, provides financial
assistance to eligible participants for items of basic and special
need.
For
information on Niagara. Community Services Department
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DISABILITY BENEFITS/PENSIONS
An income/employment support program for people with disabilities
who are in financial need.
For
more information on the local
Ontario Disability Support Plan Office
Click Here
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EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
Provides financial benefits to most employed persons who have
an interruption of earnings due to shortage of work, illness,
injury, pregnancy or adoption.
For
more information on the local
Employment Insurance Offices
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WORKER'S COMPENSATION
Financial compensation, medical aid, rehabilitation services
and pensions for Ontario employees injured in work related accidents
are available through the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board.
For
more information on the local
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
Click Here
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MEDICAL/DENTAL
A variety of organizations may be able to help those in need
with the costs of dental services, eyeglasses or prescription
drugs.
For
a listing of organizations that may be able to help with
dental services, eyeglasses or prescription drugs
Click Here
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LEGAL SERVICES
Help with the cost of legal services may be available through
the Ontario Legal Aid Plan.
For
information on the Ontario Legal Aid Plan
Click Here
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EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Emergency financial assistance may be available through local
organizations, churches and service clubs. Staff at Information
Niagara can help to refer to those organizations that may be able
to help individuals in specific circumstances.
For
contact information for Information Niagara
Click Here
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CHILD CARE
Assistance with the cost of child care
in many child care centres and in
Private Home Child Care offered through Niagara Regional Community
Services is available to families
who are financially eligible.
For
more information on
assistance with the cost of child care
Click Here
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SENIOR'S PENSIONS AND CANADA PENSION
Canada Pension, Old Age Security, Spouses Allowance and Widow's/Widower's
Allowance is available for eligible individuals.
For
more information on
Senior's Pensions and Canada Pension
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VETERAN'S PENSIONS
Provides services and benefits to veterans and their dependants.
For
more information on Veteran's Pensions
Click Here
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TAX CREDITS AND BENEFITS
Tax credits and benefits are available to many individuals. Programs
offered include the Child Tax Benefit and Goods and Services Tax
Credit, both available through
Canada.
Customs and Revenue Agency. Ontario Tax Credits, The Child
Care Tax Credit and the Child Care Supplement for Working Families
is available through
Ontario.
Ministry of Finance.
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FINANCIAL COUNSELLING
Help with financial and budget counselling is available through
local community agencies.
For
a listing of organizations
who can help with Financial Counselling
Click Here
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FORM FILLING ASSISTANCE
Anyone in the Niagara Region requiring assistance in filling
financial application forms, including Old Age Security, Canada
Pension, Unemployment Insurance, Ontario Health Insurance and
Income Tax Forms can obtain assistance from
Information
Niagara. A small fee may apply.
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