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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers
Program: Kenora Office - Ontario Works
Organizations: Kenora District Services Board
Phone Numbers: 1-800-461-5766
Email: supportclerk@kdsb.on.ca
Website: kdsb.on.ca/
Address: 120 Matheson St S
Kenora, ON
P9N 1T8
Location:
  • Located at Matheson St S in downtown Kenora
  • Closest intersection is at Matheson St S and 1st St S
  • Situated near the Ho Ho Chinese Restaurant
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-3:30 pm
Service Description:
  • Provides short term financial assistance to individuals and families in need
  • Offers Extended Health Benefits to qualifying individuals
  • Provides information to recipients about participation requirements including seeking employment, basic education, volunteer work, or self employment
    • Participants can access a variety of programs and support services including but not limited to:
    • Child Care
    • Clothing Needs
    • Community Placement Program
    • Discretionary Benefits
    • Drug Benefits
    • Employment Resource Centre
    • Employment Start-up Costs
    • Enhanced Employment Placement Program
    • Funeral and burial expenses
    • Learning, Earning and Parenting
    • Pay-Direct to Landlord
    • Special Diets Allowance
    • Transportation
    Fees: None
    Application: Individuals can apply online or by contacting the office
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Individuals must be 16 years of age and older and:

    • Be a resident of Ontario

    • Be in immediate financial need to help pay for food and housing costs

    • Be willing to take part in activities that will help find employment

    • Sign a Participation Agreement


    Amount of financial assistance provided is determined by various factors including:

    • Assets

    • Family size

    • Housing costs

    • Income


    Extended Health Benefits: Individuals and families who:

    • Were eligible for Ontario Works in the previous months, or

    • Are no longer eligible for Ontario Works because a payment was received for loss of income under the 1986-1990 Hepatitis C Settlement Agreement


    Employment Resource Centre: Must be a recipient of ODSP/OW benefits
    Languages: English

    This information was last completely updated on: 3-6-2025


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