EXTERNAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Please find below a list of sources of external financial support for families in BC. Please research options carefully as they have specific criteria for application. They may or may not be a fit for your family demographics, for your location, or for a particular Claro service.
Autism Funding (ends Mar. 2027)
*Read about the new BC Child & Youth Disability Benefit & Supplement here)
Claro can invoice the Autism Funding Unit up to $6,000 for eligible services (e.g. life skills, social skills, behaviour interventionist) per year (calculated from a child's birthdate) for families of children who qualify for MCFD's Individualized Autism Funding.
At Home Program: (Claro program fees are not eligible)
*Read about the transition to the new BC Child & Youth Disability Benefit & Supplement here
The At Home Program is designed to support children and teens in BC with a severe disability or complex health care needs who are dependent in multiple areas of daily living. Children and youth who are assessed as dependent in three of four areas of daily living (eating, dressing, toileting and washing) are eligible for a choice of medical or respite benefits. Those who are dependent in all four areas are eligible for both benefits.
CKNW Kids' Fund:
For the past 75 years, CKNW Kids' Fund has granted funding to support hundreds of thousands of children with a variety of challenges. Through the generous contributions of community members, CKNW Kids' fund helps families by providing grants for essential specialized medical equipment, therapies, and programs for at-risk youth. Please see link for application criteria. https://www.cknwkidsfund.com/apply-for-a-grant
Variety Club BC: (Claro program fees are not eligible; however, your child might benefit)
Variety Club Child Grants fund adaptive equipment, specialized therapies & counselling, tuition & tutoring, mental wellness support, and private assessments.
Easter Seals Access 2:
The Access 2 card is for people of all ages and types of permanent disabilities who require the assistance of a support person at hundreds of participating entertainment, cultural and recreational venues across Canada. A support person is an adult who accompanies a person with a permanent disability to assist with services that are not provided by the employees at the participating venue, such as assistance with eating, administering medication, communication and use of the facilities.
Autism Funding (ends Mar. 2027)
*Read about the new BC Child & Youth Disability Benefit & Supplement here)
Claro can invoice the Autism Funding Unit up to $6,000 for eligible services (e.g. life skills, social skills, behaviour interventionist) per year (calculated from a child's birthdate) for families of children who qualify for MCFD's Individualized Autism Funding.
At Home Program: (Claro program fees are not eligible)
*Read about the transition to the new BC Child & Youth Disability Benefit & Supplement here
The At Home Program is designed to support children and teens in BC with a severe disability or complex health care needs who are dependent in multiple areas of daily living. Children and youth who are assessed as dependent in three of four areas of daily living (eating, dressing, toileting and washing) are eligible for a choice of medical or respite benefits. Those who are dependent in all four areas are eligible for both benefits.
CKNW Kids' Fund:
For the past 75 years, CKNW Kids' Fund has granted funding to support hundreds of thousands of children with a variety of challenges. Through the generous contributions of community members, CKNW Kids' fund helps families by providing grants for essential specialized medical equipment, therapies, and programs for at-risk youth. Please see link for application criteria. https://www.cknwkidsfund.com/apply-for-a-grant
Variety Club BC: (Claro program fees are not eligible; however, your child might benefit)
Variety Club Child Grants fund adaptive equipment, specialized therapies & counselling, tuition & tutoring, mental wellness support, and private assessments.
Easter Seals Access 2:
The Access 2 card is for people of all ages and types of permanent disabilities who require the assistance of a support person at hundreds of participating entertainment, cultural and recreational venues across Canada. A support person is an adult who accompanies a person with a permanent disability to assist with services that are not provided by the employees at the participating venue, such as assistance with eating, administering medication, communication and use of the facilities.