Income and financial help in Leask No. 464, Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Respite for Families Caring for a Child with Intellectual Disabilities
Offered by Clare Parker Homes
In short
Respite gives parents and guardians a temporary or short-term break from the daily responsibilities of caring for a child who has an intellectual disability.
- Who it is for
- Families, People with disabilities; People with disabilities, Cognitive or developmental, Family with children, Babies and toddlers (0-3), Children (4-12)
- What it helps with
- Money to get by, Medical care, Knowing where to go, Help raising my kids, Support with memory, thinking or a disability, Help for my family, Making my own choices
- Bring
- Proof of income
- Where
- Saskatchewan
- How to reach
- (306) 787-3848 · clsd.info@gov.sk.ca · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
Respite gives parents and guardians a temporary or short-term break from the daily responsibilities of caring for a child who has an intellectual disability. This can help improve the caregivers physical, emotional, and spiritual health and well-being.
Parents or guardians who think they may be eligible for a respite benefit must:
- complete an application that includes signing a declaration indicating they will follow the stated guidelines of the respite program;
- take part in an assessment of the support needs of the child using the Daily Living Support Assessment (DLSA), and an assessment of the impact of the disability on the family unit using the Family Impact of Disability Assessment (FIDA); and
- consent to initial and annual income verification regarding their Notice of Assessment (NOA) information from the most recent taxation year, obtained through an information sharing agreement with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Who can use it?
Meet financial eligibility, lives with a child under 18 who has an intellectual disability
How do I get in touch?
Call (306) 787-3848, email clsd.info@gov.sk.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Leask No. 464, Saskatchewan.
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