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Family Supports for Children with Disabilities
Support for families of children with disabilities
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
This program supports families of children with disabilities with services and items such as medical equipment, respite care, and therapeutic recreational activities. Eligible families can either have case management support from a social worker or manage services themselves with direct ministry funding.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Provision of support services and items for families of children with disabilities.
- Coordination of family support plans and related services.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Families of children with disabilities.
Eligible expenses
- Medical equipment and incontinence supplies.
- Medical transportation.
- Child care support costs above ordinary care.
- Respite, home support, and family support worker services.
- Therapeutic recreational activities and a medical assistance card for uninsured families.
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
Processing and Agreement
- Applications can be started by calling the Department of Social Development.
- A professional working with the child can also apply on the family’s behalf.
- Eligible families may choose social worker-managed or family-managed case management.
Additional information
- Participation in the program is voluntary.
- Families must work with a social worker.
- Families able to afford it are expected to contribute financially.
- There are two case management options: social worker-managed or family-managed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Family Supports for Children with Disabilities Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Family Supports for Children with Disabilities. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Family Supports for Children with Disabilities?
This program supports families of children with disabilities with services and items such as medical equipment, respite care, and therapeutic recreational activities. Eligible families can either have case management support from a social worker or manage services themselves with direct ministry funding.
Who is eligible for the Family Supports for Children with Disabilities program?
To be eligible for the Family Supports for Children with Disabilities program, you must:
Families of children with disabilities.
Collaboration with a social worker required.
Family contribution may apply.
What expenses are eligible under Family Supports for Children with Disabilities?
Provision of support services and items for families of children with disabilities.
Coordination of family support plans and related services.
Who can I contact for more information about the Family Supports for Children with Disabilities?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at none or by phone at 1-833-733-7835.
Where is the Family Supports for Children with Disabilities available?
The Family Supports for Children with Disabilities program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the Family Supports for Children with Disabilities a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Family Supports for Children with Disabilities is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Family Supports for Children with Disabilities?
Family Supports for Children with Disabilities is funded by Government of New Brunswick