This is a brief list of some government funding programs, charities and tax credits that may be available to you, as a starting point. The Family Resource Centre also has an extended list of possible funding sources (link provided at the end of the document). Please note: third party information contained in this document does not imply endorsement by Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.
Government funding sources
Federal funding programs and tax credits (across Canada)
Child Disability Benefit
Disability Tax Credit
Disability Supports Deduction
Family Caregiver Amount
GST/HST rebates and exemptions on income tax claim
Medical Expense Tax Credit
Registered Disability Savings Program (RDSP)
Provincial funding programs (across Ontario)
Assistance to Children with Severe Disabilities
Assistive Devices Program
Healthy Smiles Ontario
Northern Health Travel Grant
Ontario Drug Benefit
Special Services At Home
Trillium Drug Program
Alternative funding sources
Recreation and leisure funding
Canadian Tire Jump Start
Kidsport
Make A Wish Foundation
Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada
Sunshine Foundation
Funds a broad range of items (e.g. respite, equipment, basic household needs)
Ceridian Cares
Easter Seals Ontario
Jennifer Ashleigh Foundation
Labatt Better Together
Diagnosis or needs-specific funding
Muscular Dystrophy Canada
Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy (OFCP)
Ontario March of Dimes Home and Vehicle Modification Program
Have you heard of the Family Support Fund, for clients of Holland Bloorview? For more information, call extension 6303 or come down to the Grocery Foundation Family Resource Centre on the first floor.
Private funding
If you receive extended health benefits, ask if your insurance provider can help pay for the item or service you need (e.g. a wheelchair, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech therapy).
You will need your policy number or member ID number when you make the phone call so they can look up your file. You may also need a written estimate of the cost of the item or service, and a letter from a doctor, therapist or other health care professional explaining why you need the item or service.
For a more complete list of funding options, please go to www.hollandbloorview.ca/fundingprogramsguide
Last updated May 2018 by a Family Support Specialist and Family Leader
