Ontario Works
OW is a part- time delivery service that provides our low income families and individuals with basic needs and shelter costs. OW also provides a limited budget of Transitional Support/Discretionary Funds following the Ministry of Community & Child Social Services policy and guidelines for clients who are in need of emergency assistance with different areas such as moving costs, employment start-ups, and furniture, etc. Referral Services to outside agencies within our administration
For inquiries to all the following Ontario Works Programming, please contact:
Diane Moffat, Ontario Works
Emergency Support Program
The Emergency Support program is for all members of Wahgoshig who are experiencing difficult times and if all other avenues have been exhausted. A policy has been in place since March 2018 to ensure all band funds supporting this program are transparent and fair for all AAN members.
Funeral Support Program
Financial and referral to family support for members who have experienced loss in their family. Drivers License Program – Financially assist all members to obtain a valid Ontario Drivers License G1, G2 and G’s. This program is to help assist our members to be independent and obtain employment that requires a valid drivers license.
Food Voucher Program
Assisting our members in the community with the food voucher program, and in an emergency. Also, assisting all members with food security during the Covid-19 pandemic. Community Baskets for special holidays and including Covid-19 food baskets for the community happened to ensure our members were safe and had access to groceries when we experienced the province lockdowns.
Ontario Works Eligibility
To be eligible for assistance from Ontario Works, you need to be in financial need and be willing to work towards finding employment. Find out what information we review when deciding your eligibility. Learn how your financial circumstances affect your financial assistance.
Working and earning
Get information about the activities and services that are part of the Ontario Works program to help you find and keep a job. Learn how income affects your financial assistance and how to report earnings.
Internal reviews and appeals
If you disagree with a decision about your Ontario Works case or application, you can ask for an internal review and may be able to appeal a decision through the Social Benefits Tribunal.
Financial Assistance for you and your family
If you are eligible to receive financial assistance through Ontario Works, you will receive a monthly payment. Learn about how your living situation affects the amounts you receive.
Rights and Responsibilities
You have rights and responsibilities while on Ontario Works. Knowing what to expect and what you need to do under the program will help ensure that you get the support you are entitled to.
Transition Child Benefit
Find out if you are eligible for the Transition Child Benefit and how it affects your Ontario Works case.
Policy
You can read the policy directives which provide the requirements and guidance for the administration of the program.
Transitional House
Gloria Cottrill, Transitional House Manager
Transition Home (T-house) assist high risk youth to transition into a life of independence in their own home. The Thouse staff teach life skills, provide counseling, cook for them, assist to attain employment, organize and attend community gatherings for community inclusion. The – house is staffed 24 hours a day 7 days a week and consists of proud of the community members. All T-house clients get assistance with all medical needs such as transportation, referrals to outside agencies, and all our staff provide the best possible advocating to ensure services continue to improve.
T-House Staff
- Mary St Germaine,
Helper Support Staff - Chelsea Black
T-house Support Staff - Stacey Naveau,
Helper Staff - Rosina Trovato
Helper Staff - Cheryl Bouchard
Helper Staff
Drivers License Program
Financially assist all members to obtain a valid Ontario Drivers License G1, G2 and G’s. This program is to help assist our members to be independent and obtain employment that requires a valid drivers license.
Social Development
The vision of the Wahgoshig First Nation Social Development Department is to provide assistance to all WFN members in different programs being offered. Working within our First Nation and with outside agencies to overcome barriers of services.
Tina Lacourciere SSW
Director of Social Development
Within social development department, we offer a variety of services: