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Family Court Support Worker Program

Family Court Support Worker Program is a free service run by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services for victims of domestic violence who are in, or may soon be in, a family court case in Ontario. Checked on the official page on October 5, 2026.

You likely qualify if: Victim of domestic violence; In, or may be in, a family court case.

Free. Never pay anyone to apply.

Call 1-888-579-2888Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026 on the official page

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Support workers help victims of domestic violence who are going through family court. They explain the court process, help you prepare, plan for your safety getting to and from court, refer you to other services and may come to court with you. They do not give legal advice.

Who qualifies

Victims of domestic violence who are in, or may soon be in, a family court case in Ontario.

You likely qualify if:

  • Victim of domestic violence
  • In, or may be in, a family court case

How to apply

  1. Apply on their website.
  2. Questions? 1-888-579-2888
  3. Come back here and tell us if it worked.

Where else they are

Their website is ontario.ca/page/family-court-support-workers.

Good to know

  • Their stepsFind your court location on the Ontario page. Contact the agency listed for that court. For help finding one, call the Victim Support Line.

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What to bring

  • Your court location or city

Dates

The official page we read gives no date. Check it before you apply.

Source

Checked on October 5, 2026 on the official page

Run by Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.

We read this on their own website on October 5, 2026. Read from: ontario.ca/page/family-court-support-..., ontario.ca/page/connect-supports-surv....

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