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Disability Services Provides Support for Families and Approved Home Caregivers

Wednesday, 3 June 2020 10:11

Disability Services families are receiving an additional $400 per month and Approved Home Caregivers will receive $250 to help pay for supports during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Disability Services families are receiving additional funding to help support them during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible families will receive an additional $400 per month and Approved Home Caregivers will receive $250 to help pay for supports, as there has been a significant reduction of services available in the community due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This additional funding will be provided from June to August 2020.

Community supports and services that are typically available include schools, day programs and recreation facilities. These facilities are currently unavailable or more difficult to access. Funding can help pay for services such as respite care, child care or housekeeping, or for specialized equipment or supplies.

Minister of Health and Social Services Pauline Frost said in a statement, this funding will reduce stress and financial burdens for families supporting children, youth or an adult with a disability who are being disproportionally impacted by the reduction of community support during the COVID-19 crisis. Many of the typical supports families rely on have not been available. This temporary funding will help them through this challenging time.

Disability Services provides supports to people with disabilities and their families or caregivers. It provides supports for both children and adults. There are currently 221 families accessing supports and services through Disability Services, and 22 Approved Home Caregivers.

 

 

 

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