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Ontario Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities

Offered by Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

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In short

If you are a parent caring for a child with a severe disability, you may be able to receive financial support through the Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities Program.

Who it is for
Children, Families, People with disabilities, People on a low income
Where
Ontario
How to reach
(888) 789-4199 · Website
Last verified
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About this service

If you are a parent caring for a child with a severe disability, you may be able to receive financial support through the Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities Program. This program provides financial support for low- to moderate-income families to cover some of the extra costs of caring for a child who has a severe disability.

Eligibility

A parent or a legal guardian whose child:

  • is under 18 years of age,
  • lives at home,
  • and has a severe disability

May be eligible to receive help under this program depending on the family's income.

Financial Support:

Depending on the income and size of the family, the program may provide between $25 and $500 a month to help with costs, such as:

  • travel to doctors appointments, hospitals and other appointments related to the childs disability
  • special shoes and clothes
  • parental relief such as respite
  • wheelchairs and other assistive devices, including repairs
  • hearing aids and batteries
  • prescription drugs
  • dental and vision care, including eyeglasses
Who can use it?

Parents of children with a severe disability

How do I get in touch?

Listed in Cochrane, Unorganized, North Part, Ontario.

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