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In order to qualify for hardship assistance, one must: | In order to qualify for hardship assistance, one must: | ||
# Be at least 19; | |||
# Live in BC; | |||
# Meet the citizenship requirements for income assistance; AND | |||
# Fall into at least ONE of the following categories: | |||
** The person has an immediate need for food, shelter or urgent medical attention and cannot complete the three-week work search without hardship assistance (“immediate needs assessment”) | ** The person has an immediate need for food, shelter or urgent medical attention and cannot complete the three-week work search without hardship assistance (“immediate needs assessment”) | ||
** They are waiting for a Social Insurance Number or other identification documents | ** They are waiting for a Social Insurance Number or other identification documents |
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