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Special Services at Home (SSAH)

Special Services at Home (SSAH) is a program run by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services for families in Ontario with a child under 18 who has a physical or developmental disability and lives at home. Checked on the official page on October 5, 2026.

You likely qualify if: Child is under 18; Has a physical or developmental disability; Lives at home in Ontario.

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Funding for families caring for a child with a physical or developmental disability. It helps pay for supports for daily activities, growth and development, and respite breaks for parents, such as camp fees or before and after school care. Funding depends on available resources.

Who qualifies

Families in Ontario with a child under 18 who has a physical or developmental disability and lives at home.

You likely qualify if:

  • Child is under 18
  • Has a physical or developmental disability
  • Lives at home in Ontario

How to apply

  1. Apply on their application form.
  2. Questions? 1-844-637-6371
  3. Come back here and tell us if it worked.

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Where else they are

Their website is ontario.ca/page/special-services-home.

Good to know

  • CostFree
  • Their stepsFill in the application online (90 days to finish) or send a paper form to your regional office. The ministry reviews your child's eligibility. You get a letter saying if you are approved.

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What to bring

  • Online or paper application form

Dates

The official page we read gives no date. Check it before you apply.

Source

Checked on October 5, 2026 on the official page

Run by Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.

We read this on their own website on October 5, 2026. Read from: ontario.ca/page/special-services-home.

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