Lambton (County of). Municipal Services
Site: Sarnia - Christina St N
Service: Ontario Works - Learning, Earning and Parenting Program
Record #: LAM0110 | Last Modified: 06 Dec 2019 | Last Full Update: 29 Jul 2019 |
Contact Information | |
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Office Phone | 519-344-2057 ext 2140 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-800-387-2882 |
Fax | 519-344-2023 |
Website | www.lambtononline.com/ontario_works |
Primary Contact | Jane Dalziel, Manager |
Description and Service Details | |
Description (Service) | Employment support program designed for young parents who are in need of extra support to complete high school, find employment and enhance their parenting skills. LEAP Participants agree to participate in all three activities, which include: Attending an approved program of education to obtain their OSSD , Employment programs and workshops and Parenting programs and workshops |
Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Closed all statutory holidays |
Areas Served | Lambton County |
Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) - 25 year(s) LEAP is mandatory for: 16 and 17 year old parents in receipt of Ontario Works 16 and 17 year old parents living at home with parents who are receiving Ontario Works LEAP is strongly encouraged for those who have not completed their Ontario Secondary School Diploma and are: 16 – 25 year old parents who are living at home, and Ontario Works assistance is paid on behalf of their dependent child only 18 – 25 year old parents in receipt of Ontario Works 18 – 25 year old parents who are living at home, and their parents are in receipt of Ontario Works assistance |
Application | Application process required * Intake process * Needs assessment required * A range of supports are available to LEAP parents and can include assistance for such things as transportation, school supplies, tutoring and child care as well as having priority access to subsidized child care. |
Languages | English ; French ; Spanish |
Fees | None |
Agency Information | |
Primary Executive | Sheri Bernier, Admin Assistant |
Funding | Provincial |
Site Information | |
Site Location | Lambton Shared Services - Bayside Centre |
Located In Community | Sarnia |
Address & Map | Bayside Centre 150 Christina St N, Main Flr Sarnia, ON N7T 8H3 |
Intersection | Christina St and George St |
Bus Routes | Route 1 - Confederation ; Route 2 - Devine ; Route 3 - Wellington ; Route 4 - Maxwell ; Route 9 - Exmouth ; Route 10 - S. Vidal ; Route 12 - Point Edward |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible - Parking, entrance, washrooms, elevator ; Elevator is located at the North end of the Mall along with an escalator from the parking garage entrance. |