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Canada Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB)
This benefit is a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families with children under 18. It may include the National Child Benefit Supplement (NCBS), a benefit for low-income families with children, and/or the Child Disability Benefit (CDB), a benefit for families caring for children with severe and prolonged disabilities.

Contact Information

  • Toll-Free: 1 800 387-1193
  • TTY: 1 800 665-0354

Application




Canada Universal Child Care Benefit
This benefit is paid to parents in monthly instalments of $100 per month per child under the age of six.

Contact Information

  • Toll-Free: 1 800 622-6232
  • TTY: 1 800 926-9105




Newfoundland and Labrador Newfoundland and Labrador Child Benefit (NLCB)
This benefit provides a refundable tax credit to low- and moderate-income families with dependent children under age 18.

Contact Information

  • Toll-Free: 1 877 622-6227
 
To be eligible, you must also be receiving




Canada Maternity, Parental, or Sickness Benefits
Employment Insurance (EI) provides maternity/parental benefits to individuals who are pregnant, have recently given birth, are adopting a child, or are caring for a newborn. Sickness benefits are paid to those who are unable to work because of sickness, injury, or quarantine. You can access Employment Insurance (EI) On-line Services.

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Canada Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG)
This program provides grants paid by the Government of Canada into tax-sheltered savings plans that help finance children's post-secondary education.

Contact Information

  • Toll-Free: 1 888 276-3624




Canada Canada Learning Bond
The Canada Learning Bond provides a learning bond for children born to families who receive the National Child Benefit Supplement.

Contact Information

  • Toll-Free: 1 800 622-6232
  • TTY: 1 800 465-7735
 
To be eligible, you must also be receiving




Newfoundland and Labrador Special Child Welfare Allowance
This program provides a monthly allowance to help with the costs faced by families with a dependent child under age 18 who has a disability.

Contact Information

  • General Inquiries: 1 709 729-4984




Newfoundland and Labrador Direct Home Services Program
This program provides home visits and early intervention activities to families with a child who has delayed development.

Contact Information

  • Toll-Free: 1 877 729-3982
  • St. John's: 1 709 729-3982




Canada Child Disability Benefit (CDB)
This program provides a non-taxable supplement to low- and moderate-income families to help them with the costs of raising children under 18 who have a severe and prolonged mental or physical impairment.

Contact Information

  • Toll-Free: 1 800 387-1193
  • TTY: 1 800 665-0354

Application

 
To be eligible, you must also be receiving




Newfoundland and Labrador Home Support Services Program
This program provides financial assistance to seniors (aged 65 and over), persons with disabilities (aged 18-64), and dependent children under age 18 who are being cared for at home or in the home of a caregiver.

Contact Information

  • General Inquiries: 1 709 729-4984




Newfoundland and Labrador Autism Pilot Project
This program provides early intervention treatment for certain children diagnosed with autism/pervasive developmental disorder.

Contact Information

  • Toll-Free: 1 877 729-3982
  • St. John's: 1 709 729-3982




Canada Benefits for Children
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) provides a monthly benefit to the dependent children of disabled or deceased contributors.

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Application

 
Additional Information
  • Apply as soon as possible after contributor's death as CPP can only make back payments for up to twelve months.




Newfoundland and Labrador Regular Child Welfare Allowance
This allowance provides financial assistance to meet the needs of children who are in the temporary care of a relative or significant other.

Contact Information

  • General Inquiries: 1 709 729-4984




Canada Elementary/Secondary Education Program
This program provides access for First Nations students to elementary or secondary schools, or services.

Contact Information

  • Toll-Free: 1 800 567-9604



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