The Grandparent System Support Program provides support to Grandparents living in Simcoe County who have sole responsibility for raising their grandchildren. Grandparents may have legal custody or in some cases may be raising their grandchildren without formal legal arrangements.
Simcoe County is home to approximately 4000 grand-families where grandparents are the primary providers for their grandchildren. Grandparents must readjust their life plans and styles to accommodate raising children. Personal health and the demands of raising children, many with special needs, can be challenging. Dealing with legal issues, parental involvement, balancing other family relationships and responsibilities may contribute to daily stresses.
Ontario Works | ||
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Ontario Works provides financial and employment assistance to people in need. Administered by the County of Simcoe. | ||
Social & Community Services Division - Alliston 705-722-3132 or 1-800-808-2268 (ask for transfer to Alliston office) | Town Square II 39 Victoria Street E., Alliston ON Website (Simcoe.ca) | |
Social & Community Services Division - Bradford Bradford, Beeton, Tottenham area 905-729-4514 | 195 Holland Street, West - Unit 5, Bradford ON Website (Simcoe.ca) | |
Social & Community Services Division - Collingwood 705-722-3132 or 1-800-808-2268 (ask for transfer to Collingwood office) | 186 Hurontario Street - Unit 1, Collingwood Website (Simcoe.ca) | |
Social & Community Services Division - Midland 705-722-3132 or 1-800-808-2268 (ask for transfer to Midland office) | 334 King Street - Unit 3, Midland ON Website (Simcoe.ca) | |
Social & Community Services Division - Orillia 705-722-3132 or 1-800-808-2268 (ask for transfer to Orillia office) | Orillia City Centre 50 Andrew Street South - Suite 202, Orillia ON Website (Simcoe.ca) |
RDSP, Special Needs & Elderly Planning | ||
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Spectrum Financial Strategies | Karen Roy, CFP, EPC, FLMI karen@spectrumfinancial.ca Website | |
NICE - National Initiative for the care of the Elderly 416-978-2197 | Financial Resources |
Ontario Disability Support Programs | ||
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Ontario Disability Support Program Barrie & Area Office 705-737-1311 or 1-800-461-7551 | 34 Simcoe Street, Barrie ON Barrie office covers: Adjala-Tosorontio, Barrie, Bradford West Gwillimbury, Clearview (Simcoe County), Collingwood, Essa, Innisfil, New Tecumseth Website (www.mcss.gov.on.ca) | |
Ontario Disability Support Program Orillia & Area Office 705-325-7408 or 1-800-565-9871 | Huronia Regional Centre - Cottage C 700 Memorial Avenue - 2nd Floor, Orillia ON Orillia office covers: Midland, Orillia, Oro-Medonte, Penetanguishene, Ramara, Severn, Simcoe North Website (www.mcss.gov.on.ca) |
Housing | ||
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Social Housing 705-722-3132 ext 3 | Click Here For More Resources | |
Daycare | Ontario Works (temporary care assistance) 705-722-3132 ext. 1 www.simcoe.ca |
Fee Subsidy 705-722-3132 ext. 2 www.simcoe.ca | |
Social Housing 705-722-3132 ext. 3 www.simcoe.ca | |
Jump Start YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka | For application or more information, please contact: Cathy Mills - (705) 726-6421 ext. 429 Fax (705) 792-7874 or Email cathy.mills@sm.ymca.ca https://ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/jump-start/ |
Camp Winston | https://campwinston.com/respite-weekends/ mail@campwinston.com |
Special Olympics Ontario | http://barrie.specialolympicsontario.ca/sports-programs |
Youth Reach | https://youthreach.ca/apply-to-youthreach/ |
Legal Aid | ||
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Applications for legal representation are available to low-income residents involved in some types of court matters, including family, criminal, mental health, and immigration litigation. | ||
Legal Aid Ontario - Central District Office Barrie - 705-737-3400 Client Service Centre: 1-800-668-8258 Central District Office: 1-888-590-3961 | 85 Bayfield Street - 1st Floor, Barrie ON info@lao.on.ca www.legalaid.on.ca | |
Community Legal Clinics A clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario to provide direct legal services and free legal advice on issues such as Ontario Works (OW), Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Ontario Disability Support Plan (ODSP), Employment Insurance (EI), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), housing, human rights and other general and administrative law. Services are for low income clients (does not cover family law or criminal law). | ||
Advice Lawyer for Family Law An Advice Lawyer for family law is a fully qualified lawyer, familiar with family law and the courts. |
Community Legal Clinics | ||
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A clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario to provide direct legal services and free legal advice on issues such as Ontario Works (OW), Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Ontario Disability Support Plan (ODSP), Employment Insurance (EI), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), housing, human rights and other general and administrative law. Services are for low income clients (does not cover family law or criminal law). | ||
Community Legal Clinic - Barrie 705-326-6444 or 1-800-461-8953 | Barrie Satellite Office 85 Bayfield Street, Barrie ON info@communitylegalclinic.ca www.communitylegalclinic.com | |
Community Legal Clinic - Christian Island 705-326-6444 or 1-800-461-8953 | Christian Island Satellite Office info@communitylegalclinic.ca www.communitylegalclinic.com | |
Community Legal Clinic - Collingwood 705-326-6444 x 34 or 1-800-461-8953 | Collingwood Satellite Office Community Connection 275 First Street, Collingwood ON johnstol@lao.on.ca www.communitylegalclinic.ca | |
Community Legal Clinic - Midland 705-326-6444 or 1-800-461-8953 | Midland Satellite Office John Winter’s Law Firm 551 Dominion Avenue, Midland ON info@communitylegalclinic.ca www.communitylegalclinic.com | |
Community Legal Clinic - Orillia 705-326-6444 or 1-800-461-8953 | Orillia Head Office 71 Colborne Street East, Orillia ON www.communitylegalclinic.com info@communitylegalclinic.ca |
Advice Lawyer for Family Law | ||
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An Advice Lawyer for family law is a fully qualified lawyer, familiar with family law and the courts. | ||
Legal Aid Ontario - Barrie 705-737-3400 Advice Lawyer for Family Law 1-800-668-8258 | Ontario Superior Court of Justice - Family Court 75 Mulcaster St., Barrie ON Website | |
Legal Aid Ontario - Collingwood 705-737-3400 Advice Lawyer for Family Law 1-800-668-8258 | 49 Huron Street, Collingwood ON Website | |
Legal Aid Ontario - Midland 705-737-3400 Advice Lawyer for Family Law 1-800-668-8258 | 605 Yonge Street West, Midland ON Website | |
Legal Aid Ontario - Orillia 705-737-3400 Advice Lawyer for Family Law 1-800-668-8258 | Courthouse, Cottage C, Huronia Regional Centre 700 Memorial Avenue, Orillia ON Website |
Family Law Information Centres | ||
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Family Law Information Centres (FLIC) are available in family courts across Ontario. At the FLIC you can find information about separation and divorce and related family law issues, family justice services, options for resolving family disputes, local community resources and court processes. The Advice Lawyer for Family Law is at the centre on certain days of the week. | ||
Family Law Information Centre - Barrie 705-739-6446 | Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General 75 Mulcaster Street, Barrie ON Website | |
Legal Aid Ontario-Collingwood 705-737-3400 Advice Lawyer for Family Law 1-800-668-8258 | 49 Huron Street, Collingwood ON Website | |
Legal Aid Ontario - Midland 705-737-3400 Advice Lawyer for Family Law 1-800-668-8258 | 605 Yonge Street West, Midland Website | |
Legal Aid Ontario - Orillia 705-737-3400 Advice Lawyer for Family Law 1-800-668-8258 | 605 Yonge Street West, Midland Website | |
Family Law in Ontario - Information Website Law Society of Upper Canada | Visit Website For More Details |