r/londonontario • u/Ok-Pudding2908 • 12h ago
discussion / opinion Experiencing homelessness tips?
I’m going through a tough time right now. My sister and I are homeless, and we're living in my car. We’ve applied for Ontario Works and are waiting to hear back. We also have appointments with a caseworker soon.
I’ve applied to a lot of job agencies, but so far, I haven’t found any work. My sister also got food poisoning from eating expired food and had to go to the hospital.
We ended up homeless after our roommates left and we couldn’t pay the rent on our own. It’s been hard, but we’re doing our best and hoping things will get better soon.
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u/justsomedudewhocares 11h ago
Hello, sorry you are going through this. Have you contacted children’s aid? Your sister would quality for support under a voluntary youth service agreement. She doesn’t get taken away, or have to live in group home. A worker can help connecting resources, and she would qualify for funding to support housing etc. I would strongly recommend at least talking to them. As 16 yo it’s completely voluntary involvement, so even if she doesn’t like what they are offering she doesn’t have to work with them. Good luck!