Ontario Only - Get support for families - $200 / Child

"If you have already successfully applied to the Support for Parents program and received payment through direct deposit, you are automatically eligible for the Support for Families program. You will receive email confirmation with a reference number and the Support for Families funding through direct deposit within the next two weeks."

So if we already received the strike funds we dont have to apply?

Correct me if I'm wrong

I'm not an expert but I believe you do not have to apply as this amount is automatically given to you if you are applying for the other mention program.

Thats what it looks like. I applied for my 3 y/o who is not in school yet, and didnt apply for my 5 year old as i already applied during the labour disruptions.

Thanks

Sorry I don't see any link ? Could you please share ?

One could still qualify if child is not in school or day care ?

https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-support ... #section-1

This is the link to apply

Thanks OP, I guess. A lot could have been done to make this clearer though.

The Ministry of Education is providing financial support to parents to assist with the costs of educational resources during school and child care closures as a result of Ontario’s declared emergency to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Parents are eligible for a one-time per child payment of:
$200 for children aged 0-12, or
$250 for children with special needs aged 0-21.

https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-support-families

FYI there is no income limit for this credit.

Maria8534 wrote: ↑ "If you have already successfully applied to the Support for Parents program and received payment through direct deposit, you are automatically eligible for the Support for Families program. You will receive email confirmation with a reference number and the Support for Families funding through direct deposit within the next two weeks."

So if we already received the strike funds we dont have to apply?

Correct me if I'm wrong

Did you already receive the school strike funds? I had applied as well via cheque but nothing yet. Didnt even know the strike was over

pardesi_bhai wrote: ↑ Did you already receive the school strike funds? I had applied as well via cheque but nothing yet. Didnt even know the strike was over

Yes I received it weeks ago but I opted for direct deposit

Maria8534 wrote: ↑ Yes I received it weeks ago but I opted for direct deposit

Ah interesting, we opted for the cheque, wonder how long before we receive that.

pardesi_bhai wrote: ↑ Ah interesting, we opted for the cheque, wonder how long before we receive that.

I don't understand why you would want a cheque. The money would come out the same day, but you have to wait 3-5 business days for the cheque to be delivered.

Any restrictions on Citizens or Permanent Residents ? Or all residents of Ontario can apply?

FoFai2015 wrote: ↑ I don't understand why you would want a cheque. The money would come out the same day, but you have to wait 3-5 business days for the cheque to be delivered.

My wife had applied and she didnt have that info on hand so opted for the cheque. I tried to submit a new application with the info but it said we have already applied for the child so I just left it as is. You say 3-5 business days, well when did this resolve? We havent received any cheque yet. Wonder who else signed up for cheques and has received anything

pardesi_bhai wrote: ↑ My wife had applied and she didnt have that info on hand so opted for the cheque. I tried to submit a new application with the info but it said we have already applied for the child so I just left it as is. You say 3-5 business days, well when did this resolve? We havent received any cheque yet. Wonder who else signed up for cheques and has received anything

Tentative agreement was reached on March 20th. I haven't received my cheque either.

zeddy wrote: ↑ Tentative agreement was reached on March 20th. I haven't received my cheque either.

It's not a done deal until it is ratified.

zeddy wrote: ↑
Tentative agreement was reached on March 20th. I haven't received my cheque either.

Wiseman wrote: ↑ It's not a done deal until it is ratified.

Thanks for the update guys

Also, is the application page working for anyone?
https://www.iaccess.gov.on.ca/FamilyApp ... ndex.xhtml

*edit* finally loaded with this message.
Ministry of Education
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