Sask. gov’t launches new income assistance program
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The Government of Saskatchewan is looking to help people receiving income assistance become more self-sufficient.
The province unveiled its Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) program on Tuesday. The program is to begin accepting applications on July 15.
“In this new program, our staff will work closely with clients to help them increase their independence and overcome employment barriers,” Social Services Minister Paul Merriman said in a media release. “We want to provide individuals who are on social assistance with the supports they need, while ensuring our programs are easier to navigate and addressing the challenges they face.
“Income assistance programs have not been updated in our province for more than 50 years and this new program will allow us to make changes in response to what we’ve been hearing our clients want — increased independence and more tailored guidance by our staff.”
