Title
At Home Program Respite Benefits
Author
British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development
Summary
At Home Program respite benefits provides funding to purchase respite care for eligible children, at home or in other locations. Families may choose the type of respite services that best suits them.
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The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) provides Autism Funding to families who have a child or youth with an eligible ASD diagnosis. There are two Autism Funding programs. The Under Age 6 program provides families with access to $22,000/year and the Ages 6-18 program provides families with access to $6,000/year. Children and youth with ASD and other developmental disabilities are also eligible for other services and supports through MCFD, such as Early Intervention Therapies, School-Aged Therapies, Infant Development, Supported Child Development and Family Support Services, including respite.
Language
English
Subjects
Behaviour Support
Parents
Early Years
Canadian Government Resources
Publisher
British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development
DateModified
2/8/2024 6:52 PM EST