Income Assistance

Beginning in the fall of 2009, thousands of Saskatchewan people will no longer need to depend on social assistance for their basic living costs, following the announcement on May 13, 2009 of a new income support program for people with disabilities.

For further information see the following QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (in pdf format). (Also available as a WORD document.)

Childcare Subsidies assist low-income parents to enter, and remain in the workforce or in school by subsidizing the cost of licensed childcare services.

CNDP promotes good nutrition practices for children, helps develop independence skills and provides an opportunity for communities to take ownership of local food security initiatives.

The Discount Bus Pass Program provides a monthly bus pass at a reduced rate so that people in receipt of social assistance, TEA, SES and PTA can participate more fully in their communities. 

Social Services is committed to finding long-term food security solutions by cooperating with many sectors and community partners.

The Saskatchewan Employment Supplement (SES) is a monthly benefit that supplements the income earned by lower income parents to assist with the child-related costs of working.

A monthly supplement is provided to seniors who have little or no income other than the federal Old Age Security pension and Guaranteed Income Supplement.

The Saskatchewan Rental Housing Supplement is a monthly benefit that assists families with children and persons with disabilities with their housing costs.

The Social Assistance Program is a program of last resort for families and individuals.

The Transitional Employment Allowance (TEA) provides financial support to people who are participating in employment services or transitioning to a job.