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Both MSD and AANDC can provide funds for shelter and support to people who qualify for regular welfare benefits, including [[I need to apply for disability benefits|disability benefits]]. In some cases, they can also provide "hardship benefits" for people who don't qualify for regular welfare benefits. Workers at MSD and Indian bands will also know about emergency shelters in the area. | Both MSD and AANDC can provide funds for shelter and support to people who qualify for regular welfare benefits, including [[I need to apply for disability benefits|disability benefits]]. In some cases, they can also provide "hardship benefits" for people who don't qualify for regular welfare benefits. Workers at MSD and Indian bands will also know about emergency shelters in the area. | ||
(can we do some kind of tip box for how to apply for welfare on reserve? Tip is If you live on an Indian Reserve, call the Band Office and ask to speak to the social development | |||
worker. This person can help with your application for welfare). | |||
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| tips = If you live on an Indian reserve, call the Band office and ask to speak to the social development worker. This person can help with your application for welfare).}} | |||
== First steps == | == First steps == | ||
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== What happens next == | == What happens next == | ||
If you qualify for welfare, MSD should get funds to you | If you qualify for welfare, MSD should get funds to you shortly after your stage two interview. If you don't qualify for regular welfare, you may still qualify for a '''hardship benefit'''. Some kinds of hardship benefits (but not all) must be repaid to MSD. | ||
== Where to get help == | |||
See the [[Resource Guide]] | See the [[Resource Guide]] for a list of helpful resources. Your best bets are: | ||
* [[Legal Services Society]] Publications: | * [[Legal Services Society]] Publications: "Your Welfare Rights: A Guide to BC Employment and Assistance" and "Social Assistance on Reserve in British Columbia". | ||
* [[BC Employment and Assistance (BCEA)]] website for online orientation and further information. | * [[BC Employment and Assistance (BCEA)]] website for online orientation and further information. | ||
* [[PovNet]], for contact and website information for welfare advocates near you. | * [[PovNet]], for contact and website information for welfare advocates near you. | ||
* [[Access Pro Bono]], [[Lawyer Referral Service]], [[Salvation Army Pro Bono Lawyer Consultation Program]], [[Private Bar Lawyers]] | * [[Access Pro Bono]], [[Lawyer Referral Service]], [[Salvation Army Pro Bono Lawyer Consultation Program]], and [[Private Bar Lawyers]]. | ||
Before meeting with a lawyer or advocate, complete the form [[Preparing for Your Interview]] included in this Guide. Make sure you bring copies of all documents relating to your case. | |||
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