What Assistance is available?

The DFA provides financial assistance to people who find themselves unable to fund their basic needs, such as shelter, food, and clothing. Based on the circumstances, financial assistance can be on a long term or short term basis.

The DFA can assist with a variety of living expenses, such as:

• Accommodation payments (rent, deposits, mortgages) and/or utility bills (light, water, propane)
• Food and/or clothing.
• Medical costs: such as health insurance, medical equipment and supplies, dental, optical, or assistance with medical travel.
• Child Education: Uniforms and shoes, school supplies, summer camp, exam fees, preschool costs and afterschool childcare.
• Living costs for those that are unable to support themselves due to advanced age or disability.
• Burial assistance.
• Transportation, Telephone, Internet.