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The government is supplying $7.5 million in the 2008-09 budget to provide a 15 per cent increase in foster care rates and an average rate increase of 41 per cent for extended family caregivers.

Income Assistance

Programs are available to assist low-income working families and families who receive income assistance benefits. These programs provide extra resources to help parents remain in the workforce and to assist families in becoming financially independent.

The following programs are available to support low-income families in Saskatchewan. For further information on these programs, click on the links below or call 1-888-488-6385.

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

		Child Nutrition and Development Program (CNDP) 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.

		Discount Bus Pass Program 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.

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

		Saskatchewan Employment Supplement 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.

		Saskatchewan Income Plan 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.

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

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

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

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Income Assistance