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FSCD
(Family Support for Children with Disabilities)
The FSCD program is run through the Government of Alberta and works with eligible families of children with disabilities to provide support and services. Please note that waitlists to receive an FSCD contract are lengthy and we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible if your family requires funding. We have created a brief overview for your convenience but for more in-depth information and to apply for FSCD support please visit their website: www.alberta.ca/fscd
While a number of our families do utilize FSCD funding, Autism Partnership is a private agency and many of our services can be covered by insurance, alternative funding sources, or private payment.
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Who is Eligible?
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your child with a disability must be under 18 years old
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your child must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
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the person applying for the program must be the child's guardian
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the child must reside in Alberta
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Eligible Families May Receive:
(For a full list of supports and services please visit the FSCD website)
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help coordinating and getting supports and services
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help with clothing or footwear that relates to your child's disability
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counselling
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help with some of the costs to take your child to medical appointments such as parking, mileage, meals, accommodation and sibling care
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help from aides who provide personal care, community, behavioural or developmental support
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specialized services for children with severe disabilities
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Specialized Services: Know If You Qualify
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your child must have a severe disability that significantly limits their ability to function in normal daily living activities
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you need to provide your child continual and ongoing assistance and supervision to make sure they are safe and able to participate in daily living activities
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your child has critical service needs in 2 or more areas including behaviour, communication and social skills, physical abilities, cognitive abilities, or self-help skills and adaptive functioning
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there are no other programs or services to meet your child's needs
Private Payment
If you do not have FSCD funding and you're planning to pay for services privately, we offer adjustable billing options to help meet your child’s needs while considering your family’s budget.
Even if you’re accessing services through FSCD funding, please note that a private parent cost share still applies.
Insurance
Services such as Psychology, BCBA, Speech-Language Pathology, and Occupational Therapy may be covered by your insurance plan. We recommend checking with your provider for details. If you need help navigating this, feel free to reach out — we're happy to assist!
Even if you’re accessing services through FSCD funding, please note that a private parent cost share still applies.
