Ontario Special Services at Home

• Children and youth under 18 years of age. • Residents of Ontario who are legally entitled to live in Canada. • Individuals with a developmental and/or physical disability who have ongoing functional limitations. • Children living at home or living separately without residential staff support from a government-funded source. • Applicants must be the child's parent or legal guardian with decision-making responsibility.

• Completed SSAH application form (online or paper). • Proof of disability/need for support (as requested by the ministry). • Invoices and receipts for all expenses submitted for reimbursement. • Signed expense forms (including signatures from respite workers where applicable).

1. Visit the official Ontario government SSAH website to access the online application portal. 2. Complete the application form, providing details on the child's strengths, goals, and support needs. 3. Submit the application online or via mail to your local Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services regional office. 4. Await an eligibility review by the ministry. 5. If approved, receive a contract outlining funding details and begin submitting eligible expense claims for reimbursement.

• Not applying early enough — waitlists can be long • Not understanding the scope of what funding can cover • Not connecting with your DSO coordinator for help navigating all options