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Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services - Owen Sound Area Office - Special Needs Program

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1400 1st Ave W
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 6Z9
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519-376-1951
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Toll-Free: 1-800-265-3790 ext 247
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Fax: 519-376-4544

Application

Medical and income documentation required

Eligibility / Target Population

Ontario residents who meet financial and other eligibility requirements

Fees

Free

Contacts

Tracey Hertel - Special Agreements Officer

Languages

English

Area Served

Grey and Bruce

Accessibility

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Description of Services

Provides financial assistance to families with children with disabilities

Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD) - Monthly benefit to help offset the extra costs of significant special needs for children with severe disabilities, under 18 years, who live at home with a parent or legal guardian * eligibility and level of assistance is based on family income

Special Services at Home (SSAH) - Time-limited support to families caring for children under 18 with physical or developmental disabilities to help meet the costs related to personal development and growth and family relief and support
Last Updated: Mar 20, 2024: Suggest an edit