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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers
Program: Ontario Works
Organizations: Cochrane District Services Board
Kapuskasing
Phone Numbers: 705-335-3435
Toll-Free: 1-800-588-4443
Fax: 705-335-8199
Email: webinquiries@cdsb.care
Website: cdsb.care/
Address: 6 Ash St
Kapuskasing, ON
P5N 2C8
Intersection: Ash St and Brunetville Rd
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:15pm
Dates: Summer hours: Mon-Fri 8am-3:45pm (Jul-Aug)
Executives: Brian Marks - Chief Administrative Officer
Nancy Ferraro - Director of Ontario Works
Service Description: Social assistance program that provides employment assistance and financial support for basic needs

Basic financial assistance (Ontario Works)
  • short term income assistance for the cost of shelter and basic needs including food and clothing
  • offers limited emergency assistance and discretionary benefits

Employment assistance
  • helps people become and stay employed
  • provides assistance with job search, basic education, employment placement, skills training, community participation
  • assistance may be provided to clients to cover certain related expenses such as transportation, child care and clothing
Fees: Free
Application: See each division for specific applications
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Adults and youth 16 years and older in financial need who meet eligibility requirements
Languages: English ; French
Area(s) Served: Kapuskasing

This information was last completely updated on: 6-25-2025


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