sebmoran Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 On the Human Services website, the following is stated: "You usually have to wait 104 weeks (the Newly Arrived Resident's Waiting Period) before you can access most payments and benefits. This waiting period doesn’t apply to family assistance payments." I assumed that no assistance is given so am a little surprised. What payments are classified as "family assistance"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Family Assistance A & B and I believe Rent Assistance are exempt from the 104 week waiting period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 As above its means tested so it will depend in how much you earn. Oh and you have to be on a PR visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebmoran Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 Thanks for the info. It's a 189. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 If you are entitled to Family Assistance, you will also receive the School kids bonus ( $400 per primary child, $800 high school) and a new thing this year is a $1000 voucher for dental treatment for children up to 18. The dental voucher is great as if your child doesnt use it all up in 1 visit, the remaining balance carries over. Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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