Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD)

The FSCD program works with eligible families to provide support and services based on each child and family’s needs.

Introduction

The FSCD program is based on the Family Support for Children with Disabilities Act (FSCD Act) and the FSCD Regulation. We work in partnership with eligible families of children with disabilities to help parents:

  • with supports and services to raise your child and promote their healthy development
  • encourage your child to take part in activities at home and in community
  • maintain guardianship, responsibility for decision-making and usual expenses to raise a child until they are 18 years old
  • with some of the extraordinary costs related to your child's disability

Services are tailored to meet your family’s situation by working together with you to:

  • determine your child and family’s specific needs
  • set goals to help your child develop and participate at home, school and in the community
  • agree on services and resources to help achieve your child and family’s goals
  • regularly review your goals and needs

Get help to navigate and access disability supports and services in Alberta from Family resource centres.

In focus

To be eligible for the Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program, families must meet a number of criteria.
Follow these steps to apply for the Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program.
Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) helps families plan, coordinate and access services to raise a child with disabilities.

FSCD Policy Manual

The manual guides and directs the delivery of the Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program. It contains information for staff, community service providers, and individuals with support and services based on each child and family’s needs.

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    Read the FSCD Policy Manual

    Learn how the FSCD program services are delivered and managed.

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