WAWA Funder’s Forum – June 6, 2013 Forging into the Future! Tracey Seabrook – Director Of Ontario Works

1. WAWA Funder’s Forum – June 6, 2013 Forging into the Future! Tracey Seabrook – Director Of Ontario Works

2. ADSAB Programs and Services

3. ADSAB Mission Statement Seeking to Enhance the Quality of Life, Health and Well-being for Communities Across Algoma! http://www.adsab.on.ca/Portal_Home.aspx

4. Emergency Medical Services Provision of emergency medical services across the District of Algoma Other supports to communities such as Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) program http://www.adsab.on.ca/Emergency_Medical_Services_PAD_Program.aspx

5. Children’s Services Service system manager for the District of Algoma provision of child care services Provides subsidies to parents based upon income testing to support engagement of children in local child care programs http://www.adsab.on.ca/Social_Services_Access_Site_Children_s_Services.aspx

6. Housing Services Provider of housing services and housing related supports across the District of Algoma Subsidies available based upon income test to support their housing needs Currently engaged in the development of a 10 year plan for Affordable Housing and Homelessness Community Consultations held across the district http://www.adsab.on.ca/Social_Services_Access_Site_Housing_Services.aspx

7. Ontario Works & Homelessness Working Together with You today for a Better Future! http://www.adsab.on.ca/Social_Services_Access_Site_Ontario_Works.aspx

8. Ontario Works & Homelessness Provision of employment programing and delivery of social assistance across the district of Algoma Implementation of the Consolidated Homelessness Prevention Initiative (January 2013) Delivery of Addictions and Mental Health program initiative for recipients of social assistance Provision of human resource support, training & wage subsidies to employers (CP, EEP & JFY)

9. Income Maintenance & Employment Funding Individual assistance to singles and families who are in current need of financial assistance Engagement of eligible recipients in employment planning, financial supports to assist them in their plans for training, education and employment Employment driven planning at a community, regional and provincial level

10. Community Placements Community Placements – Unpaid work placements for up to 70 hours per month Eligibility for Non-profit and Public Service Sector to hire recipients WSIB Coverage, Local Human Resource Supports to assist with referral, matching and sustainability Cannot replace Paid Employment NO cost to the employer!

11. Enhanced Employment Placement Program Training Subsidy for employers of up to $5.00 per hour to hire recipients of Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program recipients Other Additional Training Supports related to the employee ie. Courses necessary for the employment WSIB Coverage Human Resources Support ie. Matching, referral and ongoing sustainability support

12. Jobs for Youth 100% of wages covered to hire a vulnerable or at risk youth for the summer months WSIB coverage Human Resource Support ie. Matching, referral and ongoing support

13. Consolidated Homelessness Prevention Initiative Focus on the prevention of Homelessness Assistance to local food banks, shelters, homelessness prevention programs Energy and Rental arrears for low income, Ontario Works and ODSP recipients Assistance with oil tank replacement for low income, Ontario Works and ODSP recipients Small home repairs for low income, Ontario Works and ODSP receipients

14. CHPI – How to apply for client benefits? Contact your local ADSAB office and speak with a staff member about applying for CHPI Provide your most recent Notice of Assessment and complete a simple application form

15. THANK YOU! Tracey Seabrook Director of Ontario Works 1 Collver Road, Thessalon, Ontario P0R 1L0 Tracey.seabrook@adsab.on.ca (705)842-3370 ext. 240