Cultural Mosaics: How OTs Fit!
Finances
Occupational therapists can:
- Teach money handling skills, writing cheques, balancing a chequebook, organizing and paying bills, opening and closing accounts, obtaining and use of debit and credit cards
- Perform independent living assessments to determine if client / caregiver is able to manage finances independently or if trusteeship is necessary
- Refer clients to social workers or government officials who may be able to assist them in their concerns
- Making information regarding various methods of income support
Provides:
- Information about all aspects of finances (e.g. use of a credit card, obtaining a mortgage)
- Information for consumers regarding rights, banking, insurance, credit, loans and debt
Immigrant Access Fund
Provides:Microloans to immigrants who need assistance in getting accreditation, upgrading or training to obtain employment
Local Contact:
Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers
Sergio Manrique, Loan Program Coordinator
11713 82 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T58 2V9
Phone: (780) 423-9677
Fax: (780) 477-0614
[email protected]
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Provides:
- Financial assistance and loans in the form of The Resettlement Assistance Program
Contact:Catholic Social Services
10709-105 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5H 2X3
Phone: (780)424-3545 / (780)432-1137
Other Services:
- Immigration Loans Program (ILP) 1(888)242-2100
- Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) 1(888)242-2100
- Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF) Loan
- Teach money handling skills, writing cheques, balancing a chequebook, organizing and paying bills, opening and closing accounts, obtaining and use of debit and credit cards
- Perform independent living assessments to determine if client / caregiver is able to manage finances independently or if trusteeship is necessary
- Refer clients to social workers or government officials who may be able to assist them in their concerns
- Making information regarding various methods of income support
- Provide Information on Income Support
- Filling in the Form to apply for Income Support
- Emergency Fund and options
Provides:
- Information about all aspects of finances (e.g. use of a credit card, obtaining a mortgage)
- Information for consumers regarding rights, banking, insurance, credit, loans and debt
Immigrant Access Fund
Provides:Microloans to immigrants who need assistance in getting accreditation, upgrading or training to obtain employment
Local Contact:
Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers
Sergio Manrique, Loan Program Coordinator
11713 82 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T58 2V9
Phone: (780) 423-9677
Fax: (780) 477-0614
[email protected]
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Provides:
- Financial assistance and loans in the form of The Resettlement Assistance Program
Contact:Catholic Social Services
10709-105 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5H 2X3
Phone: (780)424-3545 / (780)432-1137
Other Services:
- Immigration Loans Program (ILP) 1(888)242-2100
- Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) 1(888)242-2100
- Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF) Loan
