Enhancing Infection Prevention and Control Capacity in the Social Services Sector

• As Ontario continues to battle COVID-19, the government is investing $30 million over two years to help service providers in the social services sector continue infection prevention and control (IPAC) measures. This includes supports to group homes, violence against women shelters, children’s aid societies and other congregate care settings.
• The investment will help ensure service delivery partners have sufficient supports and resources in place to help reduce the number and severity of COVID-19 outbreaks, resulting in better health outcomes for vulnerable populations.
• This includes resources at a community level to enhance knowledge and expertise regarding IPAC practices and assist with costs incurred by partners to meet IPAC protocols.