Human Services
MoreHuman Services for the Township of South Glengarry are provided by the City of Cornwall's Human Services department.
The department encompasses the following divisions:
- Child Services
- Housing Services
- Ontario Works
Child Services
Child Services supports a child care system that is affordable, accessible and accountable.
We support families, children and licensed child care programs by providing:
- Child care fee subsidy to eligible families,
- Wage enhancement to child care operators,
- Special needs resource funding and services to support the inclusion of all children in licensed child care.
- Funding for EarlyON Child and Family Centres
- Licensed Home Child Care Services
Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan |
The Child Care Fee Subsidy Program is administered by the City of Cornwall Child Care Division for residents of the City of Cornwall and the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. The Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014, governs their work. They have to establish a service system plan under the Act.
Service managers play a critical role:
The five-year service system plan will serve Glengarry. This is a strategic plan that identifies local priorities. They developed it in partnership with members of the local Early Years Planning Table.
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The early years are important, and have a long-lasting impact on a child's future. Please see the following 10 links for information and resources:
- Types of Child Care
- Search for licensed child care
- Common questions to ask a child care provider
- How to prepare your child for child care
- Coping with Separation Anxiety
- Returning to Work After Baby
- Child Care Rules in Ontario
- Child Development and Early Years Programs
- Make a child care complaint
- How Does Learning Happen? Ontario's Pedagogy for the Early Years
- College of Early Childhood Educator
Elementary Schools |
Williamstown Public School (English Public) 19754 John Street, Williamstown, ON, K0C 2J0 Ph: (613) 347-3461
Iona Academy (English Separate) 20019 King's Road, Williamstown, ON, K0C 2J0 Ph: (613) 347-2728
École élémentaire catholique de l'Ange-Gardien (French Separate) 4831 2nd Second Line Road, North Lancaster, ON, K0C 1Z0 Ph: (613) 347-2728
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Secondary Schools |
Char-Lan District High School (English Public) 19743 John Street, Williamstown, ON, K0C 2J0 Ph: (613) 347-2441
Holy Trinity High School (English Separate) 18044 Tyotown Road, Cornwall, ON, K6H 5S7 Ph: (613) 936-0319 |
South Glengarry Childcare Services |
The centre is located at Williamstown Public School and is open daily from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm and offers quality, licensed childcare for children ages 18 months to 5 years. Programs include daycare, nursery school, before and after school care and summer child care.
For more information, contact the centre at (613) 347-3354. |
Housing Program
Housing Programs offers many housing programs and services to people living in the City of Cornwall and the United Counties of SDG. The Cornwall office is now open to the public by appointment only. To make an appointment, please leave 1 voicemail or send 1 email to your caseworker. Arrive no more than 5 minutes before your scheduled appointment time. On the day of your appointment, if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please stay home and reschedule.
They are available by phone or email:
- 613-933-6282 extension 3315
- housingprograms@cornwall.ca
Housing Programs:
Social Housing Program |
Social Housing refers to rental housing developed with the assistance of government and subsidized by government for people with low to moderate incomes, seniors, or people with special needs who can live with supports in the community.
Subsidies are based on the tenants' ability to pay, with rents calculated at approximately 30% of gross monthly household income up to market rent. This is known as Rent Geared To Income. The Division also administers Social Housing Centralized Waitlist. If you are eligible, you will be placed on the waitlist. Most people need to find their own rental housing in the private market while they are on the wait list as it can be a long wait.
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Rent Supplement Program |
A Rent Supplement is a nominal subsidy paid to the landlord on behalf of a household in need of rental assistance.
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Ontario Renovates Program |
Ontario Renovates is a forgivable loan / grant program for low-to-moderate income homeowners in Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. This program is being delivered with funding from the federal and provincial governments.
This program provides financial assistance in the form of a 10 year forgivable loan to make essential home repairs, and/or a grant to increase a homeowner's accessibility, up to a maximum of $12,000 (including $5,000.00 for accessibility and approved administrative costs).
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Additional Programs |
There are a number of additional programs that can be found here. |
Ontario Works
Ontario Works is administered by the Cornwall SDG Human Services Department. They provide income and employment assistance for people in temporary financial need. Eligibility will depend on your circumstances. The amount depends on your family size, accommodation costs, your income and assets and your willingness to participate in approved activities.
For more information visit the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services website for more details on any changes.
New Centralized Intake for Ontario Works - How to Apply
To apply for Social Assistance benefits (Ontario Works) please apply online using this link or call the Intake and Benefits Administration Unit (IBAU) at 1-888-999-1142 (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
To answer the questions, you will need specific information about you and the family members in your home. See below for the type of information you will need before starting the application.
Important Information |
When you apply, be sure to have the following information ready:
Every month that you are eligible, you will receive assistance for basic needs and shelter, and employment assistance. The Interactive Voice Response is a toll-free telephone system that provides Ontario Works participants the following options:
Once your assistance is granted, you will receive a 9-digit identification number (member ID) and a 4-digit personal identification number (PIN). Both numbers are required to access your case file at 1-800-808-2268. Register for MyBenefits today! Fast. Easy. Secure. Report income or address changes, see past payment information, and view letters and more – anytime, anywhere, and on any device. Sign-in to: Ontario.ca/MyBenefits to view or update your Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program case information. MyBenefits is a new online service available 24/7 to Ontario residents who receive Ontario Works (OW) or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). With MyBenefits, you can:
If you have an email address on file and have your member ID you can create an account for MyBenefits. Creating Your Account for MyBenefits is EasyCreating your account for MyBenefits is a quick and easy, two-step process.
This will take you back to Ontario.ca/MyBenefits, where you will be prompted to enter your date of birth to finish the process. You do not need to do this step again in the future!
Follow the prompts to create your account. This is the way you will sign-in to MyBenefits for all future visits. Create your account now! Ontario.ca/MyBenefits Having trouble signing-in? You can call toll free for technical help at 1-888-999-6130. Getting rid of paper cheques in favour of electronic methods of payment is one part of the government’s move toward more paperless service delivery.
What are the benefits of the reloadable payment card?The card is convenient, secure and reliable. It is a better payment method than cheque for clients who are unable to open or maintain a bank account because it:
Implementing the RPC will also help to streamline service delivery processes and improve the overall integrity and accountability of social assistance in Ontario. How does the reloadable payment card work?The RPC is like a debit card but does not require a bank account. Social assistance payments are electronically loaded on the card and clients can access their funds from Automated Teller Machines (ATM), using point of sale (POS) or online; anywhere Visa is accepted. RPCs use chip and PIN, the most advanced card security technology available. Cardholders are required to enter a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to access their money. Getting rid of paper cheques in favour of electronic methods of payment is one part of the government’s move toward more paperless service delivery.
What are the benefits of the reloadable payment card?The card is convenient, secure and reliable. It is a better payment method than cheque for clients who are unable to open or maintain a bank account because it:
Implementing the RPC will also help to streamline service delivery processes and improve the overall integrity and accountability of social assistance in Ontario. How does the reloadable payment card work?The RPC is like a debit card but does not require a bank account. Social assistance payments are electronically loaded on the card and clients can access their funds from Automated Teller Machines (ATM), using point of sale (POS) or online; anywhere Visa is accepted. RPCs use chip and PIN, the most advanced card security technology available. Cardholders are required to enter a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to access their money. Employment Services - Under the Ontario Works Act, 1997 and Regulations, as a condition of employment, every employable applicant or participant must participate in employment assistance activities including:
After receiving your initial benefits, you will be required to attend an information session prior to meeting with a Case Manager to develop an effective employment plan. These participation agreements (PA) are reviewed regularly and tailored to your needs. Activities include:
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Glengarry Branch Office
60, rue Anik Street, Suite 100
Alexandria ON
K0C 1A0
Tel: 613-525-0628
Fax: 613-525-5929
Email: CMSM@cornwall.ca
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