Ontario Works financial assistance
Get help finding a job and paying for household costs
Ontario Works gives financial assistance to eligible individuals and families. It can help cover the costs of your basic needs like food and housing costs.
Eligibility depends on your household income, what you own, and the number of people in your family. Only 1 application is needed for each family.
To apply, you must be 16 years of age or older. The application will take about 45 minutes to complete and once submitted, you will be contacted about next steps.
Help is available! Learn more about employment support and how to apply for Ontario Works.
