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Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime
Income support for parents of missing or deceased children
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Parent or legal guardian of the child or children involved in the incident
See full eligibility
Overview
Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime provides federal income support for eligible parents or legal guardians in Canada who lose income after a child’s death or disappearance. It pays $500 per week for up to 35 weeks and can support leave from work, direct deposit, employment forms, and incident report documentation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Income Support and Maintenance
Target groups
- Children & youth
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Employment form signed by the employer you’re currently working for, or you worked for in the 52 weeks before the incident occurred
- Incident report form completed and stamped by the law enforcement agency where the incident was reported
- Application form if you cannot apply online
- Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessment for self-employed applicants
- Consent to release personal information to a designated individual form, if you prefer someone to speak with the program on your behalf
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Parent or legal guardian of the child or children involved in the incident
Who is not eligible
- People who are receiving Employment Insurance benefits
- People who are receiving Quebec Parental Insurance Plan benefits
- People who have been charged with committing a probable Criminal Code offence that led to the death or disappearance of the child
How to apply
- Prepare the required information, including your SIN, addresses, number of weeks requested, banking details, employer information, and police incident report number.
- Gather the required original completed and signed forms.
- Apply online if you can.
- If you cannot apply online, print and complete the application form, then mail it or drop it off at a Service Canada Centre.
- Upload your required documents when you submit the online application, or upload them separately later if they are not ready.
- If applying by mail or in person, mail or submit the required documents with the application form.
Processing and Agreement
- Once your application is complete, the program may contact you for more information.
- The program may contact your employer to confirm or update the information provided.
- The program may contact the law enforcement agency to confirm or update the information provided.
- If the application is approved and all required documents were submitted, payments begin immediately.
- If banking information was provided, payments are made by direct deposit; otherwise, a cheque is sent by mail.
- At the end of the year, you receive a T4A slip for income tax purposes, and Quebec residents also receive an RL-1 slip.
Additional information
- Payments are $500 per week, paid every 2 weeks.
- The maximum benefit period is 35 weeks over 3 years.
- You can stop and restart the benefit within the 3 years following the incident.
- Weeks can be shared with other eligible recipients.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime Program
What is the Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime?
Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime provides federal income support for eligible parents or legal guardians in Canada who lose income after a child’s death or disappearance. It pays $500 per week for up to 35 weeks and can support leave from work, direct deposit, employment forms, and incident report documentation.
Who is eligible for the Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime program?
To be eligible for the Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime program, you must:
You must be legally responsible for the child or children involved.
You must have earned at least $5,000 in the previous calendar year or in the 52 weeks before the incident.
You must be on leave or working up to 50% of your regular work week, up to 20 hours per week.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at lesjeunessengagent-youthtakecharge@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 819-997-0055.
Where is the Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime available?
The Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime program is available across Canada.
Is the Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime?
Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime is funded by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)