Introduction

Our children are our future. They deserve every opportunity to lead happy, healthy and productive lives. If you're a parent or other caregiver, the Government of Canada offers many services for children and their families. We provide useful information on child health, safety and nutrition. We have many educational resources for learning and schoolwork. To help with the costs of raising children, we offer tax savings and benefits. We also offer programs to help you pay for your child's post-secondary education. If your child or family has special needs, we also provide services. This guide can help you find out what's available and how to get more information.

Using this guide

This guide covers topics relevant to the basic needs of children and topics of main concern to parents and other caregivers.

• Titles of booklets and pamphlets appear in italics.
• Toll-free telephone numbers or Internet links are provided for each description. These will allow you to access services directly or obtain copies of publications.

If there is no toll-free number, just call 1 800 O-Canada (1 800 622-6232). Information officers are available to answer your calls, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Eastern time.

This guide is also available in large print, on audiocassette, in Braille and on computer diskette by calling 1 800 O-Canada (1 800 622-6232).

The material herein is published for reference purposes only. For further information or for any questions, please contact departments as referred to in this document.

Catalogue No. PF4-9/2003
ISBn 0-662-67345-X
©Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, represented by Communication Canada, 2003

Published: October 2003 Updated: 2005-06-17	Top	Important Notices