Julie Casey MSW, RSW

​​Nourishing Hearts

Wellness Care Farm

Funding Assistance

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.


Click Advocacy Letter to learn more.

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




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