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Difference between revisions of "Welfare Eligibility (21:III)"
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== F. Age Requirements == | == F. Age Requirements == | ||
Generally, a person must be 19 years of age in order to apply independently for welfare, but there are some circumstances where those under 19 may (or must) apply for welfare. See s 5 of EAR and s 5 of EAPWDR. Minors under 19 who do not live with their parents or guardians have the right to apply for income assistance from | Generally, a person must be 19 years of age in order to apply independently for welfare, but there are some circumstances where those under 19 may (or must) apply for welfare. See s 5 of EAR and s 5 of EAPWDR. Minors under 19 who do not live with their parents or guardians have the right to apply for income assistance from the Ministry. To qualify, the Ministry has to be convinced that their parents will not support them. | ||
=== 1. Income Assistance for Children and Youth === | === 1. Income Assistance for Children and Youth === | ||
Minors under 19 who do not live with their parents or guardians have the right to apply for income assistance from | Minors under 19 who do not live with their parents or guardians have the right to apply for income assistance from the Ministry. Before granting assistance to such a minor, the Ministry must make reasonable efforts to have the minor’s parents or guardians assume financial responsibility for the minor’s support. If the parents or guardians are unwilling to support the minor, the Ministry may grant the minor income assistance. | ||
The Ministry will refer minors under 17 who apply for income assistance to a social worker with the Ministry of Child and Family Development before assistance is provided. The Ministry will refer minors between 17 and 19 to a social worker only if it considers there to be child protection issues. | |||
Note that as of 1 April 2010, the Ministry will no longer pay Child in the Home of a Relative benefits to new applicants. | |||
=== 2. Disability Assistance for youth 18 and over === | === 2. Disability Assistance for youth 18 and over === | ||
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=== 3. Welfare for Teenaged Parents Living at Home === | === 3. Welfare for Teenaged Parents Living at Home === | ||
If a child is under 19, has a dependent child, and lives with his or her own parent who is also on income assistance, PPMB assistance, or disability assistance, | If a child is under 19, has a dependent child, and lives with his or her own parent who is also on income assistance, PPMB assistance, or disability assistance, the Ministry may consider the two sets of parents as separate family units. This change would mean that both might both be entitled to a shelter allowance in addition to a support allowance. The Ministry’s decision will depend on the child’s age. For more information, see s 5 of the EAR. | ||
Other options: | Other options: | ||
