Starting today, parents in the province can expect to begin receiving their latest round of direct payments from the provincial government as part of the Ontario COVID-19 Child Benefit
It provides financial support to families with young learners to help with additional costs during the COVID- 19 pandemic.
The benefit will begin issuing payments of:
- $400 for each child or youth up to Grade 12
- $500 for each child or youth up to age 21 with special needs
If you received a payment through the Support for Learners program, you do not need to apply for this additional payment.
If you missed applying for the Support for Learners program, you will have the opportunity to apply. Applications will open from May 3, 2021 to May 17, 2021.
This new round of payment through the Ontario covid 19 Child Benefit is in addition to payments provided by Support for Families and the Support for Learners programs.
For more details on the Ontario COVID-19 Child Benefit, please click here.
Read the Minister of Education’s message to parents about the Ontario #COVID19 Child Benefit:https://t.co/jVMRLdcrpu pic.twitter.com/O5Ltd9m3aA
— Education Ontario (@ONeducation) April 26, 2021
Our new Ontario #COVID19 Child Benefit will provide another round of financial support to help with additional learning costs during the pandemic.
Payments will be automatic for those who received previous Support for Learners payments.
Learn more: https://t.co/0NSSOt5YHj pic.twitter.com/1QcYUPwdfG
— Education Ontario (@ONeducation) March 31, 2021
We are doubling the next round of payments to parents during this challenging time.
Starting tomorrow, parents who received Support For Learners will automatically begin receiving this new benefit.
New applicants can apply starting May 3.#StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/C01rnpjbNH
— Stephen Lecce (@Sflecce) April 25, 2021