Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services - Ottawa - Assistance For Children With Severe Disabilities - Special Services at Home

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

613-234-1188

Toll-Free:

1-800-267-5111

Fax:

613-783-5958

Website:

www.mcss.gov.on.ca

Address:

347 Preston St, 3rd Flr
Ottawa, ON
K1S 3H8

Intersection:

Preston St and George St W

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm * appointment necessary in most cases

Service Description:

Government program to help children with developmental or physical disabilities to live at home with their families * provides funding on a time-limited basis to address individual needs and which may be used for family relief and support and/or personal development and growth * families can purchase support services which they could not normally provide themselves or that are not available elsewhere in the community

Examples of cases when financial assistance is provided include: travel to doctors and hospitals * special shoes and clothing * parental relief * wheelchair repairs * hearing aid batteries * basic dental care * drugs * eyeglasses * hearing aids

Fees:

None

Application:

Application forms are available at the office or from website * medical or psychological assessment required

Eligibility / Target Population:

Children up to 18 years of age who live at home with a parent or a legal guardian * the income of a family will be evaluated to determine qualification * must have a severe disability that results in a functional loss * extraordinary costs that are incurred directly as a result of the disability must be present

Languages:

English ; French

Area Served:

Kingston, Lanark, Leeds & Grenville, North Lanark/North Grenville, Quinte, Renfrew County, Rural Frontenac, Lennox & Addington, Rural Hastings, Stormont/Dundas/Glengarry