Hi All- Many of your probably already know, but I just wanted to send out the info about how to register for the $40/ day subsidy the government is giving to cover childcare costs for children 12 and under. Unfortunately these funds will not actually be issued until after the strike is over, but it’s important to register to make sure government has proper address info about where to send funds. Also, it’s important to note only one parent can apply for these benefits, it’s supposed to be primary caregiver, but it doesn’t seem to require documentation so if you have concern about your child’s father applying for and collecting this you want to make sure you get this done first. Apply here: bcparentinfo.ca/ More info about what it is/ how it works here: vancouversun/life/Teachers+strike+claim+your/10168694/story.html Additional support for families with children with special needs: the Ministry of Children and Family Development will be providing additional Supported Child Development funding to cover in-school hours for families with special needs children currently accessing services. Any family who receives services under the current program are eligible to receive additional funding to SCD/ASCD service providers in the event of school closures due to the ongoing labour dispute. Supplemental services will be offered to families of school age children with special needs currently receiving SCD/ASCD services upon request. Register here: bcparentinfo.ca/parent-support-resources/ Just like regular SCD/ASCD services, the supplemental SCD/ASCD services are intended to ensure inclusion of children and youth with special needs in child care environments. This initiative will provide additional supports that families of children with special needs may require due to the lack of school programs for their children. These supplemental SCD/ASCD services are in addition to the $40 per day Temporary Education Support for Parents recently announced by the Ministry of Finance. Hope this helps! Jenn YWCA Metro Vancouver | Changing lives since 1897
Posted on: Fri, 05 Sep 2014 20:01:16 +0000
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