Coverage for Children
Recreation Funding
Nourishing Hearts is currently advocating to the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program to have therapeutic farming/gardening, wildlife conservation and animal assisted physical activities added as eligible activities for funding.
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Canadian Tire Jumpstart http://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/en.html
Community-based charity that helps children in financial need participate in organized sports and recreational activities.
- Children between the ages of 4-18 years to a maximum of $300 per child.
- A financial assessment including details about the desired choice of activity, may also be required.
- Applications accepted starting Mid-January
- Application needs to be made before the fees are due, as the money goes right to the organization
- Funds can also be provided for adaptive equipment to help kids with special needs participate in recreation activity
Tax Deductions
Children’s Arts Tax Credit http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/artscredit/
- Children with disabilities (who are eligible for the disability tax credit) and is under 18 years of age at the beginning of the year
- Can claim a total of $1,000 if a minimum of $100 is paid for registration or membership fees for a prescribed artistic program
Children’s Fitness Tax Credit http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/fitness/
- Children with disabilities (who receive the Disability Tax Credit) age 18 and under are eligible for a total of up to a $1000 Fitness Tax Credit Claim each year for participation in (qualifying) recreation programs that promote health and fitness.
Disability Coverage
Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy- Life Enriching Activity Fund http://www.ofcp.ca/programs/funding/leaf/
- Individual members of OFCP who have cerebral palsy, and reside in Ontario.
- Opportunity for members to access financial assistance to enrich, enhance or augment an activity the member currently participates in or is interested in.
- Up to $500.00 for fees, supplies and/or equipment
Passport Program http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/developmental/servicesupport/passport.aspx
Passport is a program that helps adults 18 years or older with a developmental disability to participate in their communities. It also helps caregivers of an adult with a developmental disability take a break from their caregiving responsibilities.
Passport provides funding for services and supports so adults with a developmental disability can:
- Take part in community classes or recreational programs
- Develop work, volunteer, and daily life skills
- Get temporary respite for their caregivers
Eligibility:
- People with a developmental disability
- 18-years-old or older
- Need support to participate in the community while they are still in school, or;
- Have left school and are living on their own, with family or independently in a supportive living arrangement