Nova Scotia announces boost to income assistance to help parents with school supplies

Nova Scotia announces boost to income assistance to help parents with school supplies

Nova Scotia families receiving income assistance will get more help with the cost of school supplies each year.

Province Increases August Payments Annually to Nova Scotians on Income Assistance for Back To School Costs

Families in the province receiving income assistance will see an increase in their August payments annually to help with back to school costs. Last year, government announced a one-time increase to the benefit to help recipients on income assistance offset some of the costs associated with back to school. That increase is now being made permanent. Opportunities and Social Development Minister Scott Armstrong says this support helps ease some of …

Province announces back-to-school supports for low-income families

The high cost of living has made this time of year especially difficult, as families tackle back-to-school shopping lists. Today the province announced new supports for low-income households, aimed at easing the burden — alongside efforts from another organization helping single-parent families. NTV’s Jodi Cooke reports. The post Province announces back-to-school supports for low-income families appeared first on NTV.

Support for School Supplies for Families on Income Assistance » The Laker News

FALL RIVER/BEAVER BANK: Families receiving income assistance will receive an increase to their August payments annually to help with back-to-school costs. Last year, the province announced a one-time increase to the benefit to help income assistance recipients offset some of the costs associated with back to school. That increase is now being made permanent. “When children are better prepared for school, they have a stronger chance of succeeding…

Support for School Supplies for Families on Income Assistance

Income assistance clients get help for school supplies

Families on income assistance will now see an increase to their August payments annually to help with back-to-school costs, according to a provincial government news release.