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For: Newcomer women and families in Toronto; HIPPY Young Moms is for mothers aged 16 to 29 facing financial...
Call 416-532-2824Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
For: Children aged 7 to 16 whose parent or guardian lives in a Toronto 'M' postal code (or who are referred by...
The wait for an assessment is about 2 to 3 months; in Rexdale, Etobicoke, North York and Scarborough a match usually takes 6 months to 1 year because of a shortage of mentors.
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Call 416-925-8981Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
You likely qualify if: A child, or a child's parent or caregiver.
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Call 416-397-5981Send to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
You likely qualify if: Toronto residents of any age; Free drop-ins: children, youth, older adults; Adults 60+: 50%...
Registered programs open by season: registration starts at 7 a.m.
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You likely qualify if: Students at Toronto schools with a program; Open to all, whether or not you can pay.
Runs every school day during the school year.
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For: Youth Hub is for grade 7 and up, Learn On homework help and tutoring for grade 6 and up, basketball for ages 14...
Youth Hub runs Monday to Friday 3 to 6 PM; the Youth Volunteer Program runs on a seasonal basis.
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For: People in Toronto dealing with separation, divorce, child protection or another family law issue.
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You likely qualify if: Living in Toronto; Pregnant, or parenting a child 3 or younger; The child's legal guardian.
Open all year.
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Call 416-338-7600Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 2026
You likely qualify if: People in Ontario with a low income; A legal problem; Family income under their limits.
No deadline.
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You likely qualify if: Families with a child under 6; At a licensed program enrolled in CWELCC.
No application and no deadline for the lower fee.
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You likely qualify if: Students JK to grade 12 in Toronto; Children under 5; Other groups listed on the booking page.
Clinics are by appointment.
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You likely qualify if: Anyone with an adult Toronto Public Library card.
Passes are released the first Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m.
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You likely qualify if: Youth in the Greater Toronto Area; Ages differ by program, from 11 to 24; Black Achievers:...
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$678 a month
You likely qualify if: Child is under 18 and lives at home; Child has a severe disability; Household income $77,640...
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Up to $8,157 a year
You likely qualify if: Parent or caregiver living with a child under 18; Mainly responsible for the child's care;...
Next payment October 20, 2026in 11 daysAdd to calendar
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Up to $890 a year
You likely qualify if: Canadian tax residents 19 or older; Or under 19 with a partner or your own child; Low or...
Paid every three months.
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Up to $500 a week
You likely qualify if: Child was under 25 when it happened; Child died or is missing over a week; Earned at least...
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You likely qualify if: Canadian tax residents; No private dental insurance; Family net income under $90,000.
Applications for the 2026-2027 benefit period are open.
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Up to $300 a year
You likely qualify if: Child is 4 to 18 years old; Family income under the LICO limit; Up to $300 per child per year.
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You likely qualify if: Families living in Toronto, or moving here; Children up to 12 years old; Each parent works,...
There is a waitlist, so apply as soon as possible.
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You likely qualify if: A severe and prolonged impairment; Lasting, or expected to last, 12+ months; Or a family...
Apply any time.
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Up to $729 a week
You likely qualify if: Lost your job, or sick, pregnant, a new parent or caregiving; Regular: 420 to 700 insurable...
Apply as soon as you stop working: if you apply more than 4 weeks after your last day of work, you may lose benefits.
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You likely qualify if: Children and youth 17 and under; Living in Ontario; Low family income (limits on their page).
Apply any time.
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Up to $250 a year
You likely qualify if: Live in the City of Toronto; Family faces money barriers; Up to $250 per child per year.
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You likely qualify if: Children and youth under 18; Living anywhere in Ontario; Any citizenship status.
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 2026
You likely qualify if: Under age 18; Living in Ontario; Written autism diagnosis.
Call 1-833-425-2445Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
Up to $1,760 a year
You likely qualify if: Ontario families with children under 18; Getting the Canada Child Benefit; Low to moderate...
Next payment October 20, 2026in 11 daysAdd to calendar
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Call 1-888-789-4199Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
You likely qualify if: Child is under 18; Has a physical or developmental disability; Lives at home in Ontario.
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You likely qualify if: Youth aged 12 to 21; Immigrants: PR or convention refugees.
Call 416-438-3697Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
For: People who need food; households living in its catchment area (north of Bloor, south of St.
Call 416-652-7867Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: Child under 18, or 18 to 25 and in school; Parent paid into CPP; Parent has died or gets CPP...
Next payment October 28, 2026in 19 daysAdd to calendar
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Up to $3,480 a year
You likely qualify if: Child is under 18; You get the Canada Child Benefit; Child is approved for the Disability Tax...
Next payment October 20, 2026in 11 daysAdd to calendar
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Call 1-800-387-1193Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
Up to $683.04 a year
You likely qualify if: Low family income after tax; Live in Toronto; The person applying is 18 or older.
Call 416-338-8888Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: Low-income family getting the CCB; Or low-income senior getting the GIS; Must get an...
Call 1-833-206-0599Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
You likely qualify if: Anyone in Ontario who needs health advice; Or anyone who wants to know where to go for care.
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 3, 2026
You likely qualify if: A First Nations child.
Call 1-855-572-4453Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: Anyone 24 or younger; Covered by OHIP; No private drug plan.
No application and no deadline; coverage ends on your 25th birthday.
Call 1-866-532-3161Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
You likely qualify if: Can claim the Child Care Expense Deduction; Family income $150,000 or less; Live in Ontario...
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Call 1-800-959-8281Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
You likely qualify if: Not enough money for basic living costs; Live in Toronto with status in Canada; Aged 18 or...
Next payment October 30, 2026in 21 daysAdd to calendar
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Call 1-888-999-1142Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
$1,035 a month
You likely qualify if: Adopting or taking legal custody in Ontario; Child is in extended society care; Combined net...
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You likely qualify if: You are a child, youth or young adult; Your family is a Canadian Armed Forces family; You...
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You likely qualify if: A parent or caregiver of a child aged 0 to 6.
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Up to $4,213 a child
You likely qualify if: Child under 18 who lives at home; Needs 24-hour care and monitoring; Medically fragile or...
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
You likely qualify if: Child in Junior or Senior Kindergarten; Lives in Ontario.
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