Program:
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Learning, Earning, and Parenting (LEAP) Program
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Phone Numbers:
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General Inquiries: 519-661-4520 Applications: 519-661-4520 ext 3 Complaints: 519-661-2310 Overpayments: 519-661-2306
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Address:
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City Hall PO Box 5045 London, ON N6A 4L6
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Map
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Street Address:
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Citi Plaza 355 Wellington St, Suite 248 London
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Map
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Intersection:
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Wellington St and King St
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Hours:
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Service | |
Mon | 8:30am-4:30pm | Open |
Tue | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
Wed | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
Thu | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
Fri | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
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Service Description:
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Supports to help parents complete high school, enhance their parenting skills, and prepare them to enter the workforce
Learning - Promotes high school graduation * requires participants to regularly attend an educational program that leads to a high school diploma
Earning - Encourages participants to enter school co-op programs and well as part-time or summer employment
Parenting - Supports parents to become effective caregivers * provides list of available parenting programs
Participants in the program may be eligible for:
- financial assistance with school activities
- planned parenting activities
- subsidized child care
- transportation cost assistance
- $500 incentive upon graduation
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Application:
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Call to apply or visit the website at social assistance
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults and youth 16-65 years in financial need who meet eligibility requirements
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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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French interpretation available upon request
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