Services delivered: transitional support fund — First Nations

Component: Ontario Works Basic Financial Assistance

Legislation: Ministry of Community and Social Services Act, Section #: 12 Ontario Works Act, Section #: 52

Service Objectives

The purpose of the Transitional Support Fund (TSF) for First Nations is to provide housing- related supports to low-income individuals and families on-reserve to secure, retain and/or maintain accommodation.

The TSF is used to assist low-income individuals and families on-reserve, either through services or financial assistance, to provide for:

• Rent deposits
• Fuel and hydro deposits
• Prevent the discontinuance and/or assist with the reconnection of utilities or heating in an existing residence
• Establishing a new principal residence
• Arrears relating to shelter costs
• Arrears relating to utility costs; and/or
• Other services, items or costs necessary to maintain the safety or well-being of a person in the household, where such supports cannot be provided for through other means

In addition, the Administrator may approve services or financial assistance to maintain the health and welfare of a member of the benefit unit in his or her current residence.

The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services approves the Ontario Works service contracts as the Service Description Schedule.

Reporting Requirements

The following service data will be reported on at an Interim and Final stage. Please refer to your final agreement for report back due dates and targets.