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Home Autonomy Allowance
Personalized home support through local health services
Offered by
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The program supports access to home care and home support services through the Home Autonomy Allowance (AAD). It helps eligible users hire a worker for personal care, domestic help, respite, and other home support services.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Home support services delivered at the user’s residence
- Personal assistance, domestic help, and civic support services
- Respite, supervision, and emergency support services
- Punctual services that help maintain health, safety, and living at home
Documents Needed
- Social section attendance sheet
- Any documents required by the CLSC assessment process
- Supporting information needed to open the file and process payroll
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- People living at home who need home support services
- Users who may hire a chosen worker for home support
- Families of a severely disabled adult child, in the specific measure provided
Who is not eligible
- People outside Quebec
- Users who cannot manage the AAD and have no designated third person
- Workers under 14 years old, except for babysitting tasks allowed by law
Eligible expenses
- Payroll for the person hired under AAD
- Social contribution deductions and related payroll processing
- Administration of salaries and benefits through the designated financial institution
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the user’s assessed needs.
- Safety for the user, the caregiver, and the worker.
- Required expertise, skills, and supervision for the services.
- Clinical judgment based on the full situation of the user and caregiver.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact the CLSC
- Request an assessment for home support services.
- Discuss the situation and care needs with an intervener.
- Step 2: Needs assessment
- Complete the clinical evaluation of eligibility and needs.
- Review whether AAD is an appropriate service option.
- Step 3: Service planning and provider choice
- Determine the services to be provided and the number of hours.
- Select the worker in collaboration with the CLSC and family, if applicable.
- Step 4: Registration and payroll setup
- Register the user with the CTAAD.
- Submit the social section attendance sheet according to the schedule.
Processing and Agreement
- The CLSC evaluates the person’s situation and needs before access is approved.
- The service plan and number of hours are set based on the assessment.
- The user is registered with the CTAAD for payroll processing.
- Access can be revised if the situation changes or if conditions are not respected.
Additional information
- The AAD is a flexible, personalized home support measure.
- It is managed through the local CLSC and the CTAAD.
- It cannot be combined with other financial assistance.
- No money is paid directly to the user.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Home Autonomy Allowance Program
What is the Home Autonomy Allowance?
The program supports access to home care and home support services through the Home Autonomy Allowance (AAD). It helps eligible users hire a worker for personal care, domestic help, respite, and other home support services.
Who is eligible for the Home Autonomy Allowance program?
To be eligible for the Home Autonomy Allowance program, you must:
Eligible for home support services
Needs care at home
Can manage AAD or designate someone
What expenses are eligible under Home Autonomy Allowance?
Home support services delivered at the user’s residence
Personal assistance, domestic help, and civic support services
Respite, supervision, and emergency support services
Punctual services that help maintain health, safety, and living at home
Who can I contact for more information about the Home Autonomy Allowance?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Home Autonomy Allowance available?
The Home Autonomy Allowance program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Home Autonomy Allowance a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Home Autonomy Allowance is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Home Autonomy Allowance?
Home Autonomy Allowance is funded by Government of Québec