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Provincial Support for Families

Posted: April 6, 2020

Learn about funding that families can apply for if they have children who are not in school or child care because of coronavirus (COVID-19). Find out if you are eligible and how to apply.

 About support for families

While schools and child care centres are closed, parents can apply for direct funding to offset the cost of buying materials to support their children’s learning, while they practice self-isolation and physical distancing.

Eligible parents will receive a one-time per child payment of:

  • $200 for children aged 0 to 12
  • $250 for children or youth aged 0 to 21 with special needs

This funding can help parents with the costs of work books, educational apps, educational subscription services, movies and other tools to support learning at home.

Parents refers to parents, guardians, and caregivers.

There is no income cap on this program. All parents are eligible if you have a child who is:

  • $200 for children aged 0 to 12
  • $250 for children or youth aged 0 to 21 with special needs

For more information click  https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-support-families