• Norfolk: 519-426-6170 or 519-582-3579 | Haldimand: 905-318-6623
 
 
 
 
 

Welcome to Haldimand & Norfolk Social Services

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Financial Services

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Employment & Community Support

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Children’s Services

social housing complex in Norfolk County

Housing

HNSS and COVID-19

Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement

Apply for Financial Assistance

Have your Social Assistance deposited directly to your bank account. No waiting for the mail to come (2‐3 days), or until you can get to the bank. No misplacing or losing your cheque before getting to the bank and usually receive your deposit within 1‐2 days. Sign up today!
mail Haldimand and Norfolk Social Services – Ontario Works Division is conducting random home visits to ensure you are receiving the correct amount of financial assistance. These visits are a mandatory component of the Ontario Works program. Visits will be 15 to 20 minutes in length and may include a review of the Rights and Responsibilities form. A letter will be sent to advise you for visit date and time.
my benefits

MyBenefits is a new online service available 24/7 to Ontario residents who receive Ontario Works (OW) or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). With MyBenefits, you can:

  • Report income and address or phone number changes
  • See past payments
  • See the overpayment balance
  • See your letters and receive email notifications when new letters are available for viewing
  • View your profile information (e.g. phone number, email, household members) If you have an email address on file and have your member ID you can create an account for MyBenefits.
If you have an overpayment with our office we now offer internet and telephone banking. To be set up for either, please contact Ext. 3740. We also accept payments by debit, cash, cheque or money order.
Car EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2018: Transportation requests which include taxi or bus tickets will now be arranged by calling 519-426-6170 Ext. 3520. You no longer need to contact your case manager for transportation request for medical appointments. You are still required to submit the purple Medical Travel and Transportation form to your Case Manager.


Little girl You may be eligible for Child Care Fee Subsidy, a program that helps families pay for licensed child care and qualified recreation programs. Try our sample income test and learn more about your eligibility.


ALL COUNTY BUILDINGS ARE SCENT FREE. All persons visiting our buildings must not use scented body products. Many people have allergies or sensitivities, and may experience severe symptoms and health problems. Thank you for your co-operation.