Financial assistance channel
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Family Services and Housing offers a range of assistance programs to Manitobans in need. Find out more through the links below.

(Visit our Housing Channel for housing-related financial assistance programs.)

Services
Publications and Information

Services

Child Care Subsidy Helps eligible families with the costs of child care.

Children's Special Services Support for families to care for children who have physical and/or mental disabilities.

Employment and Income Assistance Provincial program of last resort for Manitoba individuals and families in financial need.

Income Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Financial assistance for low-income adults with a disability.

Health Services Provides essential drug, dental, and optical supplies and services to Employment and Income Assistance participants and children in care.

Building Independence Offers opportunities to Employment and Income Assistance participants who are looking for work.

Child Related Income Supplement Program (CRISP) Assists lower-income families with the cost of raising their children by providing a monthly income supplement.

55 PLUS Income supplements to lower-income Manitobans who are 55 or older.

Publications and Information
	Employment and Income Assistance Facts Information about what the program provides, how benefits are paid and responsibilities of program participants.
	Employment and Income Assistance Administrative Manual Information about the Employment and Income Assistance Act and regulations, which guide the day-to-day operations of providing income assistance.
	Building Independence Resource Directory A listing of Employment and Income Assistance (EIA) supported programs that may be available for participants who receive EIA benefits.
	National Child Benefit Supplement Restoration Manitoba's commitment to restore the National Child Benefit Supplement to all families receiving Employment and Income Assistance.