Employment and Income Assistance Facts

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School Supplies

Money is available for school supplies for dependent children who attend school and whose parent(s) are receiving income assistance from Employment and Income Assistance (EIA). This money is available once per year. To qualify, children must be under the age of 18.

How much money is available for school supplies?

• $60 per child attending Kindergarten to Grade Six;
• $80 per child attending Grades Seven or Eight;
• $100 per child attending Grades Nine to 12.

How do I get school supply money for my children?

If you and your children are receiving income assistance from EIA, you must:

• Call your worker to request the school supply money
• Provide your worker with each child's:
  
  
  • name
  • grade
  • name of school

Your worker will then make arrangements for you to receive money for school supplies.

If you have any questions, please contact your worker.

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