Ontario Works Child Care Assistance
If you are in receipt of Ontario Works with mandatory or voluntary participation activities, and have children under the age of 12 years, Ontario Works can assist with your child care expenses. It is very important to communicate this requirement to your caseworker and discuss the type of care which is best for you and your child, as well as how Ontario Works can assist with this expense to help support you in your plan towards independence.
There are two types of child care:
Formal - is provided by a child care facility or a home child care provider licensed under the Day Nurseries Act. There is no maximum cost which may be provided.
Informal - is provided by a person who is not licensed (ie. a relative, neighbour, etc). The maximum amount of the childcare deduction is the actual amount paid up to $600.00 per month for each dependent child.
If you have any questions or concerns, ask your Ontario Works caseworker. Their job is to assist you in successfully fulfilling your participation activities to help you in your plan towards independence.
Phone (519) 376-7324