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Family Supports for Children with Disabilities
Support for families of children with disabilities
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- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- 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.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible candidates
- Location
- New Brunswick
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
- Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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
Activities funded
- Provision of support services and items for families of children with disabilities.
- Coordination of family support plans and related services.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact the Department of Social Development
- Call the department to request the service for your family.
- Step 2: Ask a professional to apply on your behalf
- Have a professional working with your child contact the department for you.
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
Official sources
Frequently Asked Questions about the Family Supports for Children with Disabilities Program
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the Family Supports for Children with Disabilities?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick 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