Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services - Central West Region
» Civic & Community (33)
»» Child Care (2)
»» Social Assistance (3)
Overview
6733 Mississauga Rd Ste 200 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 6J5There are many programs and services to help children with special needs and their families. Each program has its own eligibility requirements. In Peel Region please contact the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services - Central West Region...
phone: view phone(905) 567-7177 - Toll Free: 1-877-832-2818
fax: view fax905-567-3215
website: http://www.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs/English/topics/specialn
eeds/index.aspx
e-mail: send an e-mail
Description
All children and youth deserve to have a healthy, happy childhood and a chance to be the best they can. Some need extra help because they have one or more problems relating to their:
* physical health
* emotional health
* behaviour
* development
* mental health.
The Ontario government provides and funds many special programs and services to help these children and their families.
How to apply for help
There are many programs and services to help children with special needs and their families. Each program has its own eligibility requirements. In Peel Region please contact the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services - Central West Region for more information.
SPECIAL SERVICES AT HOME (SSAH):
Children with a developmental or physical disability and adults with a developmental disability are eligible for SSAH if they: are residents of Ontario; have an ongoing functional limitation as a result of a disability; require support beyond that which is a normal family responsibility; and are living at home with their families
ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES (ACSD):
Child must be under 18yrs and live at home with a parent or a legal guardian; family income will be evaluated to determine qualification; child must have a severe disability that results in a functional loss; extraordinary costs must be present which are incurred directly as a result of the disability
Photo Gallery
