Manitoba – Manitoba Homecare Program
Provides in home nursing support at various levels. Also provides funding for tube feeding supplies, O2 usage, and in home support for individuals dealing with a severe disability. Specific services varie by region within Manitoba.
650 Main Street
Winnipeg MB R3B 1E2
ph: (204) 926-7000
Fax: (204) 926-7007
Ontario – Respite Services
The Respite Services web site will ask you to choose the area of Ontario you live in. Once you do, you will be directed to the service organization for your area.
Ontario – Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD)
What is It?
• This is a program to assist parents with the extra costs that a child may have because of his/her special needs, such as travel to the doctors, special shoes and clothing, parent relief, hearing aid batteries. (The child must be under 18 years of age and live at home).
How to Apply:
• Complete application form which will require you to provide information about your family income, family size, and the additional costs associated with your child’s condition.
• A physician’s letter describing your child’s condition must be provided.
• If assistance is required to complete the form, call the Ministry’s Office or ask your social worker or other health professional involved with your child to help you.
• Waiting time varies depending on numbers of requests received.
• On receipt of the completed application, a Ministry representative will review the documentation with you.
• Your completed application is then submitted to an area review group, consisting of people familiar with the needs of a person with a disability.
• If the funding is approved, you will be notified by the Ministry in writing. Arrangements will be made for direct deposit into your bank account on a monthly basis.
• Parents are expected to provide receipts and account how the money was used on an annual report.
A variety of organizations in Ontario adminster this program. Search Google term “ACSD Ontario” to find an organization near you.
Ministry of Community, Family and Children’s Services
Address: Ministry of Community, Family and Children’s Services, 10 Rideau Street, 2nd Floor, Ottawa, Ontario – K1N 9J1, Telephone: (613) 788-2399, Fax: (613) 787-6001
