OACAS Aftercare Benefits Initiative
75 Front St. East, Suite 308 M5E 1V9 Toronto, ON, Canada

Learn more about the ABI program by visiting our website at www.oacas.org/abi. Questions? Contact [email protected].

ABI includes two types of benefits. 1. Health and dental benefits through Green Shield Canada. 2. Counselling and life skills support services through Shepell. ... Learn more about the benefit coverage offered through ABI by visiting www.oacas.org//child-welfa/aftercare-benefits-initiative/.

Dependent children are also eligible for ABI. If you have a child that is not registered for benefit coverage, contact us with their name, date of birth and gender. We will ensure they are added to the plan!

There are two steps to enrolling in ABI: 1. You must complete the online application at www.oacas.org/abi. 2. You must have your former worker send a verification on your behalf to confirm your eligibility for the program. If you are an adopted youth, you must submit a copy of your adoption order by email to [email protected].

If you've completed the online application form but have not received your welcome package, please email [email protected]. We'll figure out why your enrollment has been delayed. Any other questions? View our set of FAQs at www.oacas.org/abi.

As of this summer, youth adopted on or after June 1, 2016 are eligible for ABI. To apply, complete the application form at www.oacas.org/abi and then submit a copy of your adoption order to OACAS by email ([email protected]) or by fax (416-366-8317). Don’t have your adoption order? You can request a copy from the Ontario Government.