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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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- Toll-Free: 1 800 387-1193
- TTY: 1 800 665-0354
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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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- Toll-Free: 1 800 622-6232
- TTY: 1 800 926-9105
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Nova Scotia Child Benefit (NSCB)
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This tax-free monthly benefit is provided to low- and modest-income families with dependent children under age 18.
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- Toll-Free: 1 800 387-1193
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To be eligible, you must also be receiving
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Additional Information
- Application is automatic when you apply for the Canada Child Tax Benefit.
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Child Care Subsidy
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This program provides financial assistance to families and their children who require child care services.
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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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- Toll-Free: 1 888 276-3624
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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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- Toll-Free: 1 800 622-6232
- TTY: 1 800 465-7735
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Early Intervention Programs
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This program provides support and information to families with children between birth and school entry who are at risk for poor developmental outcomes because of a developmental delay or risk for delay.
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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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- Toll-Free: 1 800 387-1193
- TTY: 1 800 665-0354
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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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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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Parent Education
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This program provides information sessions to parents who have children and are separating to support their children during the process and to identify and practice ways to keep children from getting caught in the middle.
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