Special Services at Home

Provincial program that helps families who are caring for a child with a developmental and/or physical disability by providing funding to buy services and supports that help parents with caring for their child, or that support the child to join activities at home and in the community. This includes providing:

  • support for the child to participate in day-to-day activities
  • assistance for the child to participate in activities that support their growth and development
  • support for parents/main caregivers (such as respite services)
Organizations that offer this Service
Ontario Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services
Sunday:
Closed

Monday:
8:30-17:00

Tuesday:
8:30-17:00

Wednesday:
8:30-17:00

Thursday:
8:30-17:00

Friday:
8:30-17:00

Saturday:
Closed

Toll-Free Number: 1-866-221-2229
TTY Number: 519-907-0205
Website: www.ontario.ca

119 King St W
Hamilton, ON
L8P 4Y7

Eligibility

Families who live in Ontario can apply for this support if their child:

  • has a developmental and/or physical disability
  • is under the age of 18
  • needs more support than they can provide
  • lives at home with them, or is not living at home with them and is not being helped by other residential services
Areas Served
Hamilton
Ontario
Fees
Fee
None
Languages
English
French
Application Instructions

Apply online, or download the application form from the website and mail the completed form to the local regional office.

Last Full Update
May 27, 2024