Community Social Services

We encourage self-sufficiency and independence by promoting individuals employability and training potential.  We ensure last-resort benefit payments are available to Listuguj Mi’gmaq on reserve residents.  We provide special benefits that are not covered under the basic needs.

Welfare applicants

Applications are taken as follows:

Monday-Wednesday

8:30am to 4:30pm

(applications are not taken Thursday & Friday)

Items needed before applying

• Proof of layoff or proof of last source of income
• Quebec Medical card (and of children where applicable)
• Birth Certificate
• Band card
• Social Insurance Card
• Rent receipt, hydro bill or band receipt
• Income tax return
• Band statement (3 months prior to date of application)

Objectives

•  To provide financial benefits in the form of last-resort assistance to on-reserve Listuguj community native members.
• Partner with other community resources (LMDC).
• To implement the Framework Policy (FN Income Security Regulation.)
• To provide counseling services and/or referrals to clients who may be experiencing financial difficulties.
• To encourage self-sufficiency through the promotion of education, skills and human personal development.
• To maintain efficient and quality operations including administrative accountability in an atmosphere of professionalism and confidentiality.
• To provide opportunities to enhance the skills, knowledge, and overall efficiency of the Social Assistance Counselors.
• To reduce overlap and duplication by simplifying and administration of benefits for children.