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Program:
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Thunder Bay - Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities Program
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Address:
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435 James St S Suite 111
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 6S7
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Location:
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Located in the Ontario Government Building on James St S
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Service Description:
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Develops and implements policies, programs and a service system that helps improve outcomes for children, youth, families and individuals who need support, and advance the interests of women across Ontario
Provides financial assistance for low-income and moderate income families to cover some of the extra costs of caring for a child who has a severe disability, such as:- travel to doctors' appointments, hospitals and other appointments related to the child's disability
- special shoes and clothes
- parental relief such as respite
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Application:
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- Download and complete paper application from the website, or
- Apply online
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Children 17 years of age and younger who are severely disabled with a permanent functional loss in one or more areas of development
- Must reside at home with their parents/caregivers
- Monthly benefit is determined by the extraordinary expenses directly related to the child's disability and the gross family income
- Medical travel expenses not covered by the Northern Travel Grant may be allowable
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Area Served:
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Kenora, Rainy River, and Thunder Bay
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