Employment and work in Timmins, Ontario
CDSSAB - Ontario Works LEAP
Offered by Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board (CDSSAB) - Timmins
In short
Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP), is a targeted strategy for teen parents between the ages of 16 and 25 receiving social assistance to complete their education (Learning), prepare for employment (Earning), and develop parenting skills (Parenting).
- Who it is for
- Youth, People on a low income; Youth, Babies and toddlers (0-3), Children (4-12), Youth (13-24)
- What it helps with
- Money to get by, Learning and school, Skills for work, Help raising my kids, Help for my family, A job
- Where
- 500 Algonquin Blvd E, Timmins, ON P4N 1B7
- How to reach
- Contact through Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board (CDSSAB) - Timmins: (705) 268-7722 · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP), is a targeted strategy for teen parents between the ages of 16 and 25 receiving social assistance to complete their education (Learning), prepare for employment (Earning), and develop parenting skills (Parenting).
LEAP participants may access financial supports to support their attendance at school and parenting and earning activities. These supports may include:
- transportation costs to get to and from school, childcare, parenting and earning activities;
- approved childcare costs;
- the cost of parenting activities;
- school supplies & clothing.
For LEAP participants who have achieved their High School diploma and successfully complete a minimum of 35 hours of parenting courses, a cash incentive is available - either a $500.00 bursary to be used for their own post-secondary education or training, or $500.00 to be held in trust for their children's education.
Who can use it?
Teen parents (16-25) receiving social assistance
How do I get in touch?
Call (705) 268-7722, or use the website.
Listed in Timmins, Ontario.
500 Algonquin Blvd E, Timmins, ON P4N 1B7
500 Algonquin Blvd E, Timmins, ON P4N 1B7Timmins, Ontario
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