Benefits & financial support

Apply for Family Support

One application for Westmark's family, housing, child care and emergency support programs. Fill it in yourself, or talk it through with Ava and watch the form fill in as you speak.

About 8 minutes Secure connection Voice assistance available

About you

Tell us who is applying.

First nameFilled by Ava

Applicant's legal first name

Last nameFilled by Ava

Applicant's legal last name

Date of birthFilled by Ava

Applicant's date of birth

Phone numberFilled by Ava

e.g. 555-201-4477

Email (optional)Filled by Ava

Applicant's email address

Address

Where you live now.

Street addressFilled by Ava

House number, street and unit, e.g. 214 Birch Lane, Unit 3

City or townFilled by Ava

City or town of residence

Postal codeFilled by Ava

Six characters, e.g. A1B 2C3

Household

Who lives with you and your housing costs.

Marital statusFilled by Ava

Applicant's current marital status

Number of dependantsFilled by Ava

Children or relatives who depend on you, 0 if none

Housing situationFilled by Ava

Applicant's current housing arrangement

Monthly rent or mortgageFilled by Ava

Whole dollars per month, 0 if none

Income

Your household's income before deductions.

Employment statusFilled by Ava

Applicant's current employment status

Total monthly household incomeFilled by Ava

Whole dollars per month, before deductions, all earners combined

Support program

Choose the program you're applying for.

Support program Family Support BenefitMonthly help with the cost of raising children. Housing SupplementHelp with rent or mortgage payments. Child Care SubsidyReduced fees at licensed child care. Emergency AssistanceShort-term help when you can't cover essentials.

Your situation

A few sentences in your own words.

Why are you applying?Filled by Ava

Short description of the applicant's circumstances and why support is needed

Contact preferences

How a caseworker should reach you.

Preferred contact methodFilled by Ava

How the applicant prefers to be contacted

Preferred languageFilled by Ava

Language for letters and calls

Declaration

Please read and confirm. Only you can tick these boxes.

I declare that the information in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.Resident must tick this box personally. The assistant must never tick it. I consent to Westmark verifying this information with other provincial programs.Resident must tick this box personally. The assistant must never tick it.

Eligibility is decided by a caseworker after your application is reviewed. Ava can help you fill the form but can't tell you whether you qualify.

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Application received

Thank you, resident. Your application is in the queue for review.

Reference WM-000000

ConfirmationSent by your preferred contact method.

Caseworker reviewUsually within 10 business days.

Decision letterExplains eligibility and next steps.

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