Golden Years Care

It is a voluntary, government-funded program designed to support families who are raising a child with a disability at home. The program focuses on promoting the child's healthy development and encouraging their participation in community life.

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Purpose of FSCD

The program works with eligible families to:

• Provide supports and services based on the child's individual needs and the impact of the disability on the family.

• Help parents with some of the extraordinary costs related to the child's disability.

• Maintain the family's role as the primary caregiver, with the parents remaining the guardians and responsible for all decision-making.

 

​Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the FSCD program, families must meet several criteria:

• Age: The child with a disability must be under 18 years old.

• Residency: The child and the parent/guardian must reside in Alberta.

• Guardianship: The person applying must be the child's parent or legal guardian.

• Disability: The child must have a diagnosed disability (or be in the process of diagnosis) that is chronic and significantly limits their normal daily living activities.

• Documentation: You must provide medical documentation from an appropriate health professional confirming the diagnosis.