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MONTHLY ISSUE | JUNE 2022
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Welcome to the June 2022 edition of the OW Customer Newsletter!
If you have any questions, please contact your caseworker.
“If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.” – Napoleon Hill
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ONTARIO WORKS SERVICE DELIVERY SURVEY
Let us know how you prefer to receive services! Click the link below to complete a short survey and be entered into a draw to win one of five $50 gift cards!
Please complete the survey by June 17, 2022.
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OFFICE CLOSURE
York Region Ontario Works staff will not be available on Friday, July 1, 2022, as we are closed for Canada Day.
At this time, all York Region Ontario Works offices (Georgina, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, and Vaughan) remain closed to the public.
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UPDATE ON THE NATIONAL CHILD CARE PLAN
On March 28, 2022, the provincial government signed an agreement with the federal government that will lower child care fees for families. The goal of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) System is to make child care affordable for parents. Soon, child care providers who choose to participate will begin to reduce their fees, reaching up to $10 per day for children five years and younger in licensed child care by September 2025.
The current Child Care Fee Subsidy program will continue to operate as it does now, however, you may see reductions to your parent contributions. More information will be shared with you as the program rolls out.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your Children’s Services Representative (CSR).
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CANADA RECOVERY CAREGIVER BENEFIT (CRCB) IS ENDING
The last day to apply for the Canada Recovery Caregiver Benefit is Wednesday July 6, 2022 for people that missed work the week of May 1.
Use the Government of Canada's Benefits Finder tool to find other benefits or programs that are available.
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YOUTH REACH II
Youth Reach II supports vulnerable youth, who have experienced, or are vulnerable to experiencing conflict with the law, and young people who face a variety of personal challenges affecting their life stabilization and need connections to appropriate community resources. This program assists youth ages 15 to 30 who are living in York Region, with job search assistance, training opportunities, and employment readiness.
Through this program, participants will engage in supportive and creative tasks that develop their soft skills to assist with achieving meaningful employment opportunities.
To register, contact York Region North 905-713-6244 or York Region South 647-462-8117 or email youthreach@jvstoronto.org
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JOB SKILLS - EMPLOYMENT AND BUSINESS PROGRAM AND SUPPORTS
Job Skills’ unique Job Find Club – Enhanced (JFC-E) program, empowers people to get the job they want. This three week, hands-on job search program will enhance participants' efforts with customized job search strategies and links to employers. This program is currently being delivered virtually to residents of York Region.
To register, call 905-946-0847 or 1-866-592-6278.
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INTERNATIONALLY EDUCATED PROFESSIONALS (IEP) BRIDGE TO EMPLOYMENT FOUNDATION PROGRAM
The IEP Bridge to Employment Foundation Program aims to help newcomers transition into the local labour market.
This program is designed to improve your English language and communication skills to be successful in the workplace.
To be eligible, individuals must:
- Reside in Ontario and have been living in Canada for 3 years or less
- Be a Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee or recognized Protected Person (as defined by Immigration and Refugee Protection Act)
- Have a recognized non-Canadian Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, HR or related business discipline
- Have related professional work experience outside of Canada (3 years minimum)
- Have a good command of English, ideally proven by achieving an average Canadian Language Benchmark of CLB 7+
The program is scheduled to take place over four months on weekday evenings and some Saturday mornings. (Due to COVID-19, program components may now be delivered online).
Please visit the program website for more information.
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RESOURCES FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
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REGISTERED FOR SUMMER CAMP? DON'T FORGET YOUR BACKPACK!
For families registered for summer camp, backpack distribution will be held on the following days at York Region office locations:
Newmarket: 17150 Yonge Street
Wednesday, June 1, 2022, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday, June 23, 2022, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Richmond Hill: 50 High Tech Road
Thursday, June 2, 2022, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, June 4, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Vaughan: 9060 Jane Street
Wednesday, June 15, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Quantities are limited and provided on a first come, first served basis. Participants must show photo ID as verification of registration.
If you have questions, please email CHS_Recreation_Subsidies@york.ca or call 1-877-464-9675 ext. 72070.
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YORK FARM FRESH
Spring is here, which means that we are finally seeing some activity in our gardens!
Registration for collective gardens in Vaughan and Newmarket is now open.
Check out the 2022 York Farm Fresh map and farm listing guide.
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SENIORS' HOME AND SAFETY TAX CREDIT
The Seniors’ Home Safety Tax Credit is a temporary, refundable personal income tax credit that can help you make your home safer and more accessible, helping you stay in your home longer.
The credit is available for the 2021 and 2022 tax years and is worth 25% of up to $10,000 in eligible expenses per year for a senior’s principal residence in Ontario.
If you have questions about the credit, please contact the Transitional and Financial Support team by email at TFS@york.ca or call 1-877-464-9675 ext. 50089. |
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STEPS TO JUSTICE
Steps to Justice has updated information on what to expect for in-person or virtual count proceedings.
Check out the links below for updates on:
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A NEW WAY TO REGISTER FOR EARLYON CHILD AND FAMILY PROGRAMS IN YORK REGION
EarlyON Child and Family Centres offer free support services and programs to parents, caregivers and their children from birth to six years old.
EarlyON Child and Family programs in York Region has moved to a new registration platform! This new online registration platform will provide an easy way for families to view and register for EarlyON programs across York Region, and filter by site location, program and municipality.
Families are required to create an account on the Children’s Services Portal. Once an account is created, you can register for any in-person or virtual EarlyON program across York Region. For assistance with setting up an account, call 1-888-703-5437.
For more information, visit york.ca/EarlyON
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HEALTHY SMILES
The Healthy Smiles Ontario program covers regular visits to a dentist or registered dental hygienist to maintain a healthy mouth and teeth for children ages 17 and under.
Families on Ontario Works, Temporary Care Assistance, Ontario Disability Support Program or Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities are automatically enrolled in the program.
The program covers regular checkups, cleanings, fillings, X-rays, scaling and more. The program does not cover orthodontics or cosmetic dentistry, like teeth whitening and braces.
If you have a dentist, contact their office to find out if they participate in the Healthy Smiles Ontario program.
If you live in York Region and do not have a dentist, call the York Region Public Health Dental Program for help at 1-800-735-6625.
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SUICIDE PREVENTION - MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION OF CANADA
Suicide is one of the top 10 causes of death in Canada. While suicide is complex, knowing the facts can help us reduce the risk for ourselves and those around us struggling with mental health.
The Mental Health Commission of Canada has new fact sheets that focus on suicide prevention among groups who may be at increased risk, including men, youth and those working in agriculture or living in rural and remote communities.
We encourage you to download, read and share the fact sheets with family and friends.
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MESSAGE YOUR CASEWORKER THROUGH MYBENEFITS
Communicate with your caseworker through MyBenefits using the exciting new two-way messaging feature, which allows you to send your caseworker messages, as well as send and request documents directly from your caseworker.
Sign up today at Ontario.ca/MyBenefits
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PAST ISSUES
You can now access past issues of OW e-newsletters on york.ca
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