Service areas have individual fax numbers:
Sudbury area: Toll free: 1-877-777-8043 or 705-419-2665
Sault Ste Marie area: Toll free: 1-888-333-5066 or 705-419-2660
North Bay area: Toll free: 1-888-333-5119 or 705-707-9915
Thunder Bay area: Toll free: 1-888-777-9974 or 705-419-2654
Program: Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services - Northern Ontario - Regional Office - Sudbury - Special Services at Home Program
Organization: Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services - Northern Ontario
Phone Numbers: 1-877-877-1113
Website: www.ontario.ca/page/special-services-home
Address:
159 Cedar St 7th Fl
Greater Sudbury, ON
P3E 6A5
Street
Address
:
Greater Sudbury
Location: No physical location; mailing address only
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Service Description: Provides funding to assist families who are caring for a child with a developmental and/or physical disability for:
  • primary caregiver relief and related supports
  • activities of personal growth or development for the child, including camps and recreational activities, like swimming and music classes, which can help the child learn new skills and abilities, such as improving their communication skills and becoming more independent
The amount of funding received depends on:
  • the type and amount of service the child needs
  • what other help is available in the community
  • what kind of support they already receive



Fees: None
Application:
  • Apply online here or download and complete application on the website

  • Attach medical statement or psychological assessment to the application describing the disability, why services are needed and how much it will cost

  • Mail the completed application and medical assessment to: Regional Office, 159 Cedar St, 7th Fl, Sudbury ON P3E 6A5


Note: Waiting times vary
Eligibility / Target Population:
  • Children 17 years of age and younger

  • Must have a developmental and/or physical disability

  • Individuals must live in Ontario with their families, or does not live at home but is not being helped by other residential services

  • Must need help with daily activities and require more support than families can usually provide
Languages: English ; French
Area Served: Algoma, Cochrane, District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Muskoka, Nipissing–Temiskaming, Northern, Sudbury–Manitoulin–Parry Sound
See Also: Children and Youth with Disabilities
Financial Assistance for Children and Families
Last Updated: 10/30/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=224758

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