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Programme provincial · Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador Special Child Welfare Allowance

NL SCWA

The Special Child Welfare Allowance (SCWA) is a Newfoundland and Labrador program for families who are financially eligible and have a child with a diagnosed developmental or physical disability living at home. It provides monthly assistance so families can purchase items and services necessary because of the child's disability.

Dernière révision : septembre 2026

Conseils utiles pour la demande

List all disability-related items and services your child needs, since the monthly amount is based on those needs. Confirm your family meets the financial eligibility criteria before applying. The allowance helps your child stay at home with family rather than enter care, so apply even if you are unsure of your eligibility.

Documents requis

Documentation of your child's diagnosed developmental or physical disability, proof that you are a parent or relative caring for a child under 18 at home, and your family's financial information.

Comment présenter une demande

Apply through the NL Department of Health and Community Services or a regional health authority, with documentation of your child's disability and your family's financial situation.

Erreurs courantes à éviter

A common mistake is not applying because you think you earn too much — the program is for financially eligible families, so check the income criteria. Another is not listing all disability-related items and services your child needs, which affects the monthly amount. People also miss that the child must live at home to qualify.

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