The Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program provides
information, referral and advocacy supports, as well as specific family support
services, to families with children with disabilities who meet program
eligibility criteria based on their unique needs and circumstances.
Eligibility
Families with a child with a disability may apply to FSCD program while
awaiting a diagnosis for up to two years. Documentation from a health care
professional is also required.
Getting Started
- The parent or guardian calls the FSCD Intake Line at (403) 297-6022.
- The FSCD Intake Worker will gather some information about the child, family and
the child's disability.
Next Steps
- Your file
will be assigned to an FSCD worker who will contact you and follow up with a
home visit to determine the individual circumstances.
- Documentation from a health care professional will be requested.
- Applicable services will
be discussed and if appropriate the worker will draw up an FSCD Service
Agreement.
The family of the child with special needs is responsible for the following:
- Cover all costs typically associated with providing and caring for a child.
- Provide medical insurance coverage, under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan, and
make use of any other benefits or insurance plans, including the Alberta Child Health Benefit,
Alberta Blue Cross, employee benefit plans or other private insurance coverage for medical, dental,
and prescription benefits.
- Utilize all other accessible and appropriate resources prior to accessing
the FSCD program.
- Participate as a partner in determining, planning and coordinating FSCD supports and
services for their child and family.
- Identify their child's strengths and disability-related needs, and the needs of their family.
- Make decisions regarding available supports and services to best meet their family's needs.
- Provide the FSCD program with information and documentation, as required to determine eligibility
for the FSCD program.
- Hire and supervise service providers and comply with relevant employment standards, as per
Canada Customs and Revenue Agency requirements.
- Spend funds provided by FSCD, in accordance with the terms of the FSCD Agreement
- Notify the Director of any litigation that results from the child's disability and of any
legal action planned or commenced, including settlement discussions and filing of court documents.
- Inform the Director of the nature and amount of damages or compensation received
from any source, including legal action, as a result of the child's disabilities, prior to signing an
agreement for FSCD supports and services
- Renegotiate the FSCD Agereement if a settlement for damages or compensation is received,
as a result of the child's disabilities, during the terms of the FSCD Agreement so that there is no
duplication of services or funding (refer to S 3(1)-(3) of the Family Support for Children with Disabilities
Agreement (CS1621C)
- Submit invoices, including the necessary documentation, for services received and cost incurred
in a timely, regular manner.
Contact Information
To apply or inquire about supports for your child or family call:
Calgary and Area Child and Family Services
Family Support for Children with Disabilities
Intake Line (403) 297-6022.
Frequently Asked Questions
FSCD
Program Frequently Asked Questions (Alberta Children's Services website)
Q: Can my special needs child attend day care?
A: Yes, Supported Child Care Services works
with regional child care facilities to enable children with special needs to
attend Licensed Child Care Facilities and approved Family Day Home Agencies.
Q: If I am not satisfied with a decision for
FSCD services for my child, can I appeal?
A: Yes, an appeal process is available. Please
contact your assigned worker.
Q: Who else funds prescriptions and/or diabetic
supplies?
A: Other provincial agencies provide funding
for prescriptions and diabetic supplies:
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