Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Site: Hamilton Central - Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities - West Region office
Service: Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: HAM1881 | Last Full Update: 29 May 2020 |
| Record Details | |
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| Public Comments | During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services has temporarily expanded the list of eligible expenses under the Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities program to support people and their families while community-based activities and settings are closed. See the website for a listing of new eligible expenses. |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm |
| Areas Served | Brant County ; Haldimand County ; Hamilton (City of) ; Niagara Region ; Norfolk County |
| Eligibility | Ages: 17 year(s) and under child lives at home, and has a severe disability. A parent or a legal guardian may be eligible to receive help under this program depending on the family's income. |
| Application | Contact your regional office. |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Hamilton Central |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | James St S and King St W |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Description | |
| Description (Service) | During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services has temporarily expanded the list of eligible expenses under the Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities program to support people and their families while community-based activities and settings are closed. See the website for a listing of new eligible expenses. This program provides financial support for low- to moderate-income families to cover some of the extra costs of caring for a child who has a severe disability. Depending on the income and size of the family, the program may provide between $25 and $500 a month to help with costs, such as: special shoes and clothes, parental relief such as respite, wheelchairs and other assistive devices, hearing aids and batteries, prescription drugs, dental and vision care. |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 905-521-7280 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-221-2229 |
| TTY Phone | 905-546-8276 |
| Fax | 905-546-8277 |
| Website | www.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs/English/specialneeds/disabilities.aspx |
