Alberta parents of children with complex needs to receive more support

The provincial government has offered another support for Alberta families coping with the ongoing teachers’ strike.

The benefit is catered directly for families caring for children with special needs who have active Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) agreements.

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It consists of a $30 per instructional day payment for children 12 years old and under and $60 per day for children 13 years old and older.

The financial support is in addition to the previous benefit announced by the United Conservative Party government earlier this month.

All benefits, which are non-taxable, can be applied for through the province’s online parent portal, which will open on Oct. 14.

For this additional support, parents will need to provide their child’s FSCD file identification number, found on their agreement.

A separate application process will not be required.