Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime

Money for a parent or legal guardian who takes time off work after their child died or went missing because of a probable crime in Canada. It pays $500 a week, paid every 2 weeks, for up to 35 weeks within 3 years. If more than one parent applies, the 35 weeks are shared.

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How to reach them

1. Apply on their application form.
2. Questions? 1-800-622-6232
3. Come back here and tell us if it worked.

Other ways, if that one is quiet

• TTYTTY: 1-800-926-9105
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Where else they are

Their website is canada.ca/.../parents-young-victims-crime.html.

Good to know

• For whomParents and legal guardians whose child under 25 died or has been missing for more than a week because of a probable Criminal Code offence in Canada on or after September 30, 2018.
• CostFree
• Their stepsGet the Employment Form signed by your employer. Ask the police to complete and stamp the Incident Report Form. Apply online, or bring the forms to a Service Canada Centre. Call 1-800-622-6232 (8 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday) with questions.

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