Health Supports for Children in Care and Youth Agreements
BC Ministry of Children and Family Development
Community Agency
Summary
This guide for social workers, foster caregivers and health care professionals outlines the health supports available for children in care and youth agreements.

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(s):
English
Subjects:
Health|Government Resources
Age Range:
Pre-School Age (0-5) | School Age (5-18) | Youth & Young Adults (13-25)