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Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB)
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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.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 800 387-1193
- TTY: 1 800 665-0354
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Application
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Universal Child Care Benefit
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This benefit is paid to parents in monthly instalments of $100 per month per child under the age of six.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 800 622-6232
- TTY: 1 800 926-9105
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Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP)
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This program provides financial assistance to low-income families with dependent children to pay for all or part of licensed child care services.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 310-1000
- Edmonton: 1 780 422-5692
- Calgary: 1 403 297-6100
- Regional Offices
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Application
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Additional Information
- To be eligible for this program, you must have a valid reason for child care as defined by the Child Care Subsidy Program.
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Alberta Family Employment Tax Credit
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This tax-free benefit helps working families provide for their children.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 800 959-2809
- TTY: 1 800 665-0354
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Additional Information
- No application is required as applicants to the Canada Child Tax Benefit are automatically considered for the program.
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Inclusive Child Care Program
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This program provides support to children with special needs whose parents are either working or in school.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 310-1000
- Edmonton: 1 780 427-0444
- Calgary: 1 403 297-6100
- Regional Offices
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Alberta Child Health Benefit
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This program provides premium-free health benefits to children living in low-income families.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 877 469-5437
- Edmonton: 1 780 427-6848
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Application
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To be eligible, you must not be receiving
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Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG)
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This program provides grants paid by the Government of Canada into tax-sheltered savings plans that help finance children's post-secondary education.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 888 276-3624
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Alberta Centennial Education Savings Plan
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This plan will contribute $500 to the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) of every child born to Alberta residents in 2005 and beyond. The program is designed to give parents an incentive to start planning and saving for their child's post-secondary education as early as possible.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 888 257-2005
- Edmonton: 1 780 415-2005
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Application
Required Documentation
- Children's Birth Certificate
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Canada Learning Bond
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The Canada Learning Bond provides a learning bond for children born to families who receive the National Child Benefit Supplement.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 800 622-6232
- TTY: 1 800 465-7735
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To be eligible, you must also be receiving
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Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD)
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This program provides supports and services to help strengthen a family's ability to promote their child's growth and development.
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Contact Information
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Required Documentation
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Additional Information
- The child must be a "disabled child" as defined in the Family Support for Children with Disabilities Act.
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Child Disability Benefit (CDB)
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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.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 800 387-1193
- TTY: 1 800 665-0354
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Application
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To be eligible, you must also be receiving
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Supports for Permanency
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This program provides assistance to caregivers who either adopt or assume permanent guardianship of a child who was previously in the custody of Children's Services.
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Benefits for Children
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The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) provides a monthly benefit to the dependent children of disabled or deceased contributors.
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Contact Information
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Application
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Additional Information
- Apply as soon as possible after contributor's death as CPP can only make back payments for up to twelve months.
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Child Support Services
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These services help single parents and parents of blended families get the legal agreements or court orders they need to obtain child support.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 310-1000
- Edmonton: 1 780 415-6400
- Calgary: 1 403 297-6060
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Required Documentation
- Children's Birth Certificate
- Marriage Certificate
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