Employment and Financial Supports

Learn about supports available for people who are looking for employment, help paying for child care, help paying rent, and Ontario Works and income supports. 

Help with Housing

Paying for Child Care

Affordable Transit

Finding Employment

Help with Utility Bills
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Ontario Works

Ontario Works provides income support for basic living expenses and can help you prepare for and find work.
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Welcome Spaces

Welcome Spaces offers in-person support for people who need assistance with Ontario Works, child care subsidy, employment and housing at three locations in Waterloo Region.

Contact Us

Region of Waterloo
150 Frederick St.
Kitchener, Ontario N2G 4J3
Telephone: 519-575-4400
Fax: 519-575-4481

For general inquiries:
Regionalinquiries@regionofwaterloo.ca

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