A program for Queens County residents who are experiencing challenges associated with the aging process or are in need of companionship.

The program also offers an extensive respite service, including personal care support as needed.

Transportation is also included for participants if required.

Provides vocational and community living options to people with disabilities on the South Shore of Nova Scotia. Dedicated to providing choice and opportunities for people with disabilities, through person-directed planning. Includes:

• Day Services Division: Provides services in the area of social/recreational, volunteerism, vocational training, and paid employment at Penny Lane Enterprises, Riverbank General Store and The Social Scene.
• Community Living Division: Provides an opportunity for people with disabilities to live supported in a community of their choosing, and be active decision makers about their own lives. Options currently include independent living supports in apartments and small option homes which are Licensed and funded through Department of Opportunities and Social Development Disability Support Program.

• Lawn care
• Maintenance of the home
• Resources, support, and respite for caregivers
• Financial assistance
• Assistance with filling out paperwork/forms in collaboration with the housing authority
• Advocacy

Direct Family Support for Children (DFSC) and Enhanced Family Support for Children (EFSC) provides funding to enable families to support their child with a disability at home.

DFSC and EFSC provides funding for the purchase of respite services to assist with scheduled breaks for family caregivers. An enhanced funding component may be available for children and families who meet EFSC eligibility criteria.

Provides individualized funding to participants living at home with their families or who live independently with support from their families or personal support networks.

The funding is used to:

• Purchase supports specific to a participant's disability-related needs and goals
• Promote the participant's independence, self-reliance, and social inclusion
• Offer an alternative to, prevent, or delay a participant's placement in a DSP-funded residential support option

A community based option that provides funding for hours of support services from a service provider, based on the assessed needs and circumstances of an eligible participant who is semi-independent and requires support to live on their own.

• Personal/hygienic care
• Mobility assistance
• Meal preparation
• Light housekeeping

Direct Family Support for Children (DFSC) and Enhanced Family Support for Children (EFSC) provides funding to enable families to support their child with a disability at home.

DFSC and EFSC provides funding for the purchase of respite services to assist with scheduled breaks for family caregivers. An enhanced funding component may be available for children and families who meet EFSC eligibility criteria.

Provides individualized funding to participants living at home with their families or who live independently with support from their families or personal support networks.

The funding is used to:

• Purchase supports specific to a participant's disability-related needs and goals
• Promote the participant's independence, self-reliance, and social inclusion
• Offer an alternative to, prevent, or delay a participant's placement in a DSP-funded residential support option

A community based option that provides funding for hours of support services from a service provider, based on the assessed needs and circumstances of an eligible participant who is semi-independent and requires support to live on their own.

• Self-isolating and have some practical needs
• In need of groceries or medical supplies delivered to their home
• In need of a home cooked meal
• Lonely and want someone to talk to
• Healthcare workers in need of childcare for their children in order to go to work

Direct Family Support for Children (DFSC) and Enhanced Family Support for Children (EFSC) provides funding to enable families to support their child with a disability at home.

DFSC and EFSC provides funding for the purchase of respite services to assist with scheduled breaks for family caregivers. An enhanced funding component may be available for children and families who meet EFSC eligibility criteria.

Provides individualized funding to participants living at home with their families or who live independently with support from their families or personal support networks.

The funding is used to:

• Purchase supports specific to a participant's disability-related needs and goals
• Promote the participant's independence, self-reliance, and social inclusion
• Offer an alternative to, prevent, or delay a participant's placement in a DSP-funded residential support option

A community based option that provides funding for hours of support services from a service provider, based on the assessed needs and circumstances of an eligible participant who is semi-independent and requires support to live on their own.

Delivers frozen meals in the Amherst area and frozen meals to the other areas of Cumberland County.

• Personal/hygienic care
• Mobility assistance
• Meal preparation
• Light housekeeping

Jordan's Principle is a human rights principle established by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) to make sure that First Nations children do not face gaps, delays, or denials in accessing government services because of their identity as First Nations children.

Jordan's Principle is named in memory of Jordan River Anderson. He was a young boy from Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba.

Under Jordan's Principle, they can:

• Inform families about the help available for their child and how to access it
• Coordinate access to products, services and supports
• Provide funding when it's needed to make sure products, services and supports are accessed without delay

Funding can help with a wide range of health, social and educational needs, including the unique needs that First Nations Two-Spirit and LGBTQQIA children and youth and those with disabilities may have.

For examples of what can be funded under Jordan's Principle please see: https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1568396296543/1582657596387#sec1

For information about urgent requests please see: https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1568396042341/1568396159824

For updates on Jordan's Principle please see: https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1568396296543/1582657596387#sec10

Ensures Inuit children have access to the essential government funded health, social and educational products, services and supports they need, when they need them.

For examples of what could be funded under the Inuit Child First Initiative please see: https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1536348095773/1536348148664#sec1