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Family and Children Financial Assistance
Programs that provide financial assistance and benefits to support families, children, and caregivers in Canada. They include income support for parents, child-rearing provisions, maternity and parental leave, fertility assistance, and benefits for children and survivors under the Canada Pension Plan.
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Provides monthly payments to the dependent children of disabled or deceased Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributors.
There are two types of CPP children's benefits:
There are two types of CPP children's benefits:
- A disabled contributor's child benefit: A monthly payment for a child of the person receiving a CPP disability benefit.
- A surviving child's benefit: A monthly payment for a child of the deceased contributor. For the benefit to be paid, the deceased contributor must have made sufficient contributions to the CPP.
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Provides a "child-rearing" provision to increase Canada Pension Plan (CPP) benefits for eligible individuals who stopped working or received lower earnings to raise their children.
If deemed eligible, the child-rearing period will be excluded from the contributory period when calculating an individual's CPP benefit amount, ensuring that the highest payment possible is received. The child-rearing provision could also help meet the eligibility requirements for a CPP Disability Benefit, if needed.
Please note: The primary caregiver is the person who was most responsible for the day-to-day needs of the children for the specified periods.
If deemed eligible, the child-rearing period will be excluded from the contributory period when calculating an individual's CPP benefit amount, ensuring that the highest payment possible is received. The child-rearing provision could also help meet the eligibility requirements for a CPP Disability Benefit, if needed.
Please note: The primary caregiver is the person who was most responsible for the day-to-day needs of the children for the specified periods.
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The Government of Canada contributes up to $2000 to a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) for children from low income families to help pay for the costs of a child's full or part-time studies after high school.
No personal contributions to an RESP are required to receive the funds.
No personal contributions to an RESP are required to receive the funds.
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Issues a tax-free monthly payment to eligible families to help them with the cost of raising children age 18 years and younger.
The CCB might include the child disability benefit and any related provincial and territorial programs.
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Provides two types of awards and scholarships:
Application deadline is June 30th of each year.
- Foundation Award: Awards of up to $500 annually toward costs for items approved by the Foundation's Board
- Memorial Scholarship: Scholarships of up to $500 towards the cost of post-secondary education, at a recognized educational institution
Application deadline is June 30th of each year.
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Two types of funding are available to help parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders pay for specific services related to their child's support and education. Includes:
- Preschool Funding: Available for parents of a child who has been enrolled in the Early Years Autism Service to hire an Autism Assistant.
- School-Age Funding: Available through the AccessAbility Supports program to help parents offset the costs of hiring one-on-one tutors and aides in home and group settings.
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One subsidy of $100 per child per year available to help offset the cost of a child's participation in an art or recreation activity.
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- Disaster / Extreme Weather
- Dental and Pharmacare
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- Family and Children Financial Assistance
- Financial Assistance for Indigenous Peoples
- Financial Assistance for Older Adults
- Financial Assistance for People with Disabilities
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- Home Purchase and Rental Support
- Home Renovation and Repair Assistance
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- Older Adults
- Respite, Hospice and Palliative Care
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- Women, Pregnancy and Postnatal
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