Taking care of a child with a disability is an added stress to any family. There are also additional costs associated with caring for a child with special needs. Coping with your child’s high needs is typically easier when you take some breaks from your care giving responsibilities.

The Government of Alberta’s Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) (Edmonton Site, Central Alberta Site) program make relief and support services available to families caring for children with disabilities, by reimbursing them for some of the extraordinary costs of raising a child with disabilities. FSCD programs

FSCD contracts with families for a one year period. The contract outlines what services you can access and what costs will be covered by FSCD. Contracts are reassessed and renewed annually until children reach the age of 18. Parents have the option of hiring individuals privately to care for their child or utilizing the services of an agency. If your needs should change before you contract expires you are encouraged to contact FSCD. An addendum to the contract can be prepared.