Responds to unmet needs of First Nations children no matter where they live in Canada. Includes:
- Informing families about the help available for their child and how to access it
- Coordinating access to products, services and supports
- Providing funding when it is needed to make sure products, services and supports are accessed without delay
Provides funding that can help with a wide range of health, social and educational needs, including the unique needs of First Nations 2SLGBTQ+ children and youth and those with disabilities.
Examples of coverage include:
Health:
- Mobility aids
- Wheelchair ramps
- Addiction services
- Mental health services
- Specialized hearing aids
- Traditional healing services
- Services for children in care
- Assessments and screenings
- Transportation to appointments
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Long-term care for children with specialized needs
- Therapeutic services for individuals or groups (speech therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy)
Social:- Personal support worker
- Social worker
- Specialized summer camps
- Respite care (individual or group)
- Specialized programs based on cultural beliefs and practices
Education:- School supplies
- Tutoring services
- Specialized school transportation
- Teaching assistance
- Psycho-education assessments
- Assistive technologies
