Program helps families taking care of a child with a developmental and/or physical disability, by providing funding to buy services and supports that help parents with caring for their child, or that support the child to join activities at home and in the community

Families can apply to the Special Services at Home (SSAH) program to get funding for:

• primary caregiver relief and related supports including respite support (a break, or respite, from the day-to-day care of your child)
• activities of personal growth or development for the child, including camps and recreational activities, like swimming and music classes
• see website for more information
• funded and managed by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

This service is administered through the Regional Office in Newmarket, which serves Simcoe County.

Regional Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm

• be under 18 years of age
  
• have a written diagnosis of a developmental and/or physical disability from a physician, psychologist or psychological associate, nurse practitioner, ophthalmologist and/or audiologist
  
• be a resident of Ontario and legally entitled to live in Canada (for example, be a citizen, landed immigrant, holder of Minister's Permit or a refugee entitled to live in Canada)
  
• live at home and not receive support from other residential services
  
• Only one individual with decision-making responsibility for the child can apply for funding

• Referral - self, documentation must be provided in order to determine eligibility
• Apply Online or download hard copy application here: Special Services at Home Application Form