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Financial Assistance - Capital - Children & Youth

Ontario Health Insurance Plan

Phone: (613) 783-4400
Toll Free: 1-800-664-8988
TTY: 1-800-387-5559
Web: www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/program/ohip/ohip_mn.html

A resident of Ontario must have a health card to show that he or she is entitled to health care services paid for by OHIP. Ontario residents are eligible for provincially funded health coverage (OHIP). OHIP coverage normally becomes effective three months after the date you establish residency in Ontario.

Ministry of Community and Social Services - Developmental Services

Phone: (613) 545-0536
(613) 545-0536

Web: http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/developmental/servicesAndSupport/specialServicesAtHome.aspx

The Special Services at Home (SSAH) program is funded and administered by the Ministry of Community and Social Services.
This program provides funding directly to families so they can purchase services to provide personal development and relief support to a child or adult with a developmental disability or a child with a physical disability.

Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities Program

Phone: (807) 475-1336
Web: www.bloorview.ca/resourcecentre/familyresources/documents/ACSDtipsheet.pdf

Provides financial assistance and drug and dental card to eligible families of severely handicapped children 18 yrs and under with a variety of special needs. Its purpose is to enable the child to live as normal a life as possible at home in the community. The monthly benefit is determined by the expenses directly related to the child’s handicap and the gross family income.

SISIP Financial Services

Phone: 1-800-267-6681
Web: www.sisip.ca/en/Cfpaf_e/index.asp

The Canadian Assistance Personnel Assistance Fund provides financial assistance to serving and former members of the Canadian Forces (CF) and their immediate families.

 

Military Family Fund

Download: Military Family Fund (PDF)
Web: http://www.cfpsa.com/en/corporate/mfamily/index.asp

The Military Families Fund (MFF) is an agile and responsive means for Base and Wing Commanders, in concert with Military Family Resource Centers (MFRC) across the country, to help military families within hours of being advised of need. It will help with short-term emergencies and also provide long-term support. The MFF allows CF leadership to meet the special-case needs of CF members and their families with speed and flexibility not always available through the traditional programs.

 

Easter Seals Ontario - Ottawa Regional Office

Phone: (613) 226-3052
Web: www.easterseals.org
 
Bilingual Service. Offers financial assistance for children, youth and young adults with physical disabilities. Funds disability solutions through direct financial assistance. Camp and Recreational Choices Program, Scholarships, Incontinence Supplies Grant Program, research , advocacy, public and consumer education and peer support. Funds special equipment not covered under a medical insurance or government plan (based on financial need).


Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services - Special Services At Home Program

Phone: (613) 787-4064 or (613) 788-2399
Web: www.mcss.gov.on.ca

Government program to help children with developmental or physical disabilities, adults with developmental disabilities to live at home with their families, and those who have additional responsibilities in caring for a family member with a disability. Funding for respite care, parent relief and related supports.


War Amps - National Headquarters

Phone: (613) 731-3821
Web: www.waramps.ca

CHAMP program provides funding for: artificial limbs, where provincial medical plans or private insurance plans do not cover the entire cost; CHAMP covers 100% of the cost of recreational limbs and devices for its members. Recreational limbs for musical instruments, swimming, skiing, or other activities are considered to be a necessity for child amputees; travel to and from prosthetic facilities.
 



 

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