What if someone is residing in an interval or transition home for abused women?

General Rule: If someone is residing in an interval or transition home but keeping their residence in the community, they are eligible for full income assistance for at least the first 3 calendar months. If they are not keeping their residence in the community, they (and every member of their family residing in the interval or transition home) are still eligible for $149/month in income assistance, unless they are receiving other income. After the first 3 months, their income assistance might be reduced but the amount they receive should still be no less than $149/month for each member of the family in the home.

How You Can Help:

• Step 1:  Make sure your client contacts their caseworker to tell them about the change in circumstance and to confirm their continued eligibility for income support.
• Step 2: If your client continues to have an issue with getting their payments after speaking with their worker, refer them to a legal clinic.

Additional steps you can take: If your client was living with someone receiving Ontario Works but is no longer living with them, they can start their own application for Ontario Works. For more information, see: “How do you start an application for Ontario Works?”