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Program:
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Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services - Northern Ontario - Regional Office - Sudbury - Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities Program
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Phone Numbers:
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1-877-877-1113
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Address:
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159 Cedar St 7th Fl
Greater Sudbury, ON
P3E 6A5
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Street
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Greater Sudbury
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Location:
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No physical location; mailing address only
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
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Service Description:
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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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Fees:
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None
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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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Languages:
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English ; French
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Area Served:
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Algoma, Cochrane, District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Muskoka, Nipissing–Temiskaming, Northern, Sudbury–Manitoulin–Parry Sound
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Last Updated:
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10/30/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=224757
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