Enhanced Respite for Medically Fragile and/or Technology Dependent Children (Ontario)

Ontario funding so families can get a break from caring for a child who is medically fragile or depends on medical equipment. You can get up to $4,213 per child each year to spend on respite care. The money is paid back to you when you make a claim.

Program in Ontario-wide. Disability Parents & families Health & care

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Where else they are

Their website is ontario.ca/page/family-support-and-respite-....

Good to know

• For whomOntario families caring at home for a child under 18 who needs intensive care and constant monitoring 24 hours a day.
• CostFree
• Their stepsContact the ministry regional office nearest you. Apply for Enhanced Respite. Claim back the cost of covered respite services.

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