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Respite care and services are not insured services under the Canada Health Act. Respite is considered part of home care services and depending on the jurisdiction may be partially publicly funded. [pdf-embedder url=”https://childhooddisability.ca/staging/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Respite-Flow-Chart-NFLD-.pdf” title=”Respite Flow Chart NFLD”]
A benefit program run by the Newfoundland and labrador Department of Health and Community Services that provides financial assistance to families with a child living with a disability. The Newfoundland and Labrador Special Child Welfare Allowance Program is a benefit program, run by the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Health and Community Services that provides […]
A benefit program that provides financial assistance for the purchase of eligible prescription medications for those who reside in the province. The Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug Plan (NLPDP) is a benefit program, run by the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Health and Community Services that provides financial assistance for the purchase of eligible prescription […]
This helps eligible parents or guardians pay for child care, which is paid directly to the provider on behalf of the family. The Newfoundland and Labrador Childcare Services Subsidy Program is a program that provides financial assistance to families and/or their children who require child care services. [pdf-embedder url=”https://childhooddisability.ca/staging/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/NL-Childcare-Services-Subsidy-Program-Final.pdf” title=”NL Childcare Services Subsidy Program-Final”]
A non-taxable amount paid by the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Advanced education to help low and modest income families provide for their children. [pdf-embedder url=”https://childhooddisability.ca/staging/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/NL-Child-Benefit-Pathway-Final.pdf” title=”NL Child Benefit Pathway-Final”]