SHA Homelessness Services COVID-19 Response FAQ and Resources
Shelter, Support & Housing Administration Division Homelessness Services COVID-19 Response Frequently Asked Questions and Resources.
Resources
Latest resources in the settlement sector of Ontario.
Here we post new resources and more.
Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services: Social Assistance Treatment of the CERB
The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services has posted information on Social Assistance Treatment of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) on their website.
BusinessTO Application Link
The new BusinessTO support that is available to not-for-profit organizations.
Scripts for Front Line Workers for Collecting Personal Information: Applying for CERB
The following scripts (also attached), have been prepared by Connecting Ottawa and Heather Neufeld to assist front-line workers to ensure that they receive consent for collection of personal information when helping clients remotely.
Scripts for Front Line Workers for Collecting Personal Information: Applying for Support for Families Benefit
The following script has been prepared by Connecting Ottawa and Heather Neufeld to assist front-line workers to ensure that they receive consent for collection of personal information when helping clients apply for the Ontario Support For Families benefit remotely.
Government of Canada launches Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Calculator for Employers
April 21, 2020 Ottawa Canada Revenue Agency
To help employers keep and re-hire workers amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government is implementing the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). This important economic measure provides a 75% wage subsidy of up to $847 per employee per week, to eligible employers, for up to 12 weeks, preventing further job losses and encouraging employers to re-hire workers previously laid off as a result of COVID-19, retroactive to March 15, 2020.
Website Enables Sharing of Pandemic Resources and Good Practices
April 20, 2020 – Hamilton, ON - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has provided an online space, Pandemic Info Share, to enable businesses and organizations to share their pandemic-related good practices and resources.
Covid-19 Related Questions: Accessing iCARE Remotely
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Immigration Contribution Agreement Reporting Environment Covid-19 Related Questions.
Please note that more resources are available under the Resources/Manuals tab, such as the “Settlement Service Modules - Frequently Asked Questions” or the Narrative Report & APPR: A Guide for Settlement Organizations.
Resources for Children with Developmental Disorders
A number of requests have been received in terms of resources for families with children that have developmental disorders. The City of Toronto Children's Services, Every Child Belongs team has recommended the following: