Income Support Services

There are a variety of government income supports available with varying eligibility criteria. Please contact the service or program directly to determine if you qualify.

Employment and Income Assistance

948-4000
www.gov.mb.ca/fs/assistance/eai.html

A program of last resort to provide basic needs to those unable to support themselves. Applicants must attend an orientation session prior to meeting with a worker to determine assistance eligibility.

EIA Job Centre

206-111 Rorie Street

Employment and Income Assistance operates a Job Centre at 111 Rorie Street. It is available to people who are financially eligible and are looking for work. In order to attend they must first register by calling 948-4000 or go to the front desk of 111 Rorie Street.

Social Assistance Appeal Board

7th Floor, 175 Hargrave Street
1-800-282-8069
945-3003 or 945-3005

An independent appeal board for decisions regarding provincial and municipal social assistance and other programs offered by Family Services.

Manitoba Child Benefit

Manitoba Family Services
Kilarney, MB
1-800-563-8793

The Manitoba Child Benefit (MCB) provides monthly benefits to low-income Manitoba families needing assistance with the cost of raising children.

You may be eligible if:

• you reside in Manitoba;
• you have dependent children under the age of 18;
• your Manitoba Health card lists your dependent children;
• you receive Canada Child Tax Benefit payments for your dependent child(ren);
• your total family income is below a specific level.

Child Tax Benefit

Canada Revenue Agency
325 Broadway
984-5700
1-800-387-1193 or visit www.cra-arc.gc.ca/menu.html

A Federal government program providing monthly payments to assist in the cost of raising children up to the age of 18. Benefits are paid to the child's primary caregiver who must reside with the child. To receive the benefit, you and your spouse, if applicable, must file an income tax return.

Shelter Allowances for Family Renters Program

Manitoba Housing Authority
Room 102-114 Garry Street
945-2197

The SAFFR program is to assist low income families with dependent children with their rent costs if they are renting from the private market. Families in subsidized housing or on Income Assistance are not eligible. Benefits are payable monthly to a maximum of $200.00.

Healthy Baby Prenatal and Community Support Program

945-1301 or toll free 1888-848-0140

This program assists income-eligible pregnant women with a monthly cheque to meet their extra nutritional needs. It also offers community based programs and provides information to pregnant and new mothers on pregnancy, child development and healthy eating.

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