Special Services at Home (SSAH)

Funding for families caring for a child with a physical or developmental disability. It helps pay for supports for daily activities, growth and development, and respite breaks for parents, such as camp fees or before and after school care. Funding depends on available resources.

Program in Ontario-wide. Government benefits Money, grants & charity Parents & families Disability

How to reach them

1. Apply on their application form.
2. Questions? 1-844-637-6371
3. Come back here and tell us if it worked.

Other ways, if that one is quiet

• Paper formPaper form
  It workedNo answer

Where else they are

Their website is ontario.ca/page/special-services-home.

Good to know

• For whomFamilies in Ontario with a child under 18 who has a physical or developmental disability and lives at home.
• CostFree
• Their stepsFill in the application online (90 days to finish) or send a paper form to your regional office. The ministry reviews your child's eligibility. You get a letter saying if you are approved.

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