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Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD)

The Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program is a Government of Alberta program that works in partnership with eligible families of children with disabilities to help them plan, coordinate and access services to raise their child at home and in their community. FSCD is based on the Family Support for Children with Disabilities Act.

, Alberta No cost to eligible families; program-funded.

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Contact & details

Phone

1-877-644-9992 (Alberta Supports, toll-free in Alberta); 780-644-9992 (Edmonton)

Website

www.alberta.ca/fscd

Service area

Alberta

Cost

No cost to eligible families; program-funded.

Services offered

Respite care, child care supports, specialized services (therapy), health-related supports, family support, and service coordination for families of children with disabilities.

Who is eligible

Families with a child who has a disability, is an Alberta resident, and is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

Age groups served

Children (0–12)Youth (13–17)

Disability types served

physicalsensorydevelopmentalmental_healthcognitiveneurodivergentchronic_illness

Last verified August 18, 2026

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