What is FSCD? A toolkit about applying for Family Support for Children with Disabilities

FSCD helps parents of children with disabilities with:

  • some of the extraordinary costs related to their child’s disability
  • supports and services for their child to help promote their healthy development

FSCD supports and services are tailored to your family’s and your child’s needs.

Documents you will need

  • Proof of your child’s Canadian citizenship or permanent residency (ex. birth certificate)

  • Diagnosis letter

    • Name of child
    • Name of the professional who diagnosed your child
    • Date of diagnosis
    • Name of diagnosis
    • If in progress, the predicted outcome and/or what the child is being assessed for
  • Other supporting documents (not mandatory)
  • Proof of relationship to child (proof of guardianship may be required in some cases)

Starting the online application

  • Go to the website

  • Create a new account (exception – if you had started an application recently through this new portal, you can simply log back in)
  • You will receive an email to verify your account. Click the button to verify and log in
  • Start the application
  • Scan and/or take pictures of all required documents
  • Upload ALL documents – ID, diagnosis, supporting documents, and possibly proof of guardianship

  • Submit

    • Documents cannot be added once the application is submitted.
    • The application cannot be submitted until all required documents are uploaded
  • Documents cannot be added once the application is submitted.
  • Watch your email for confirmation that your application has been submitted/received