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I am a parent in British Columbia
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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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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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BC Family Bonus
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This program provides a monthly tax-free payment to low- and moderate-income families with dependent children under age 18. The program includes the Basic BC Family Bonus and the BC Earned Income Benefit.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 800 387-1193
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Application
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To be eligible, you must also be receiving
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Child Care Subsidy
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This subsidy provides a monthly benefit to help families meet the costs of child care.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 800 663-7867
- Victoria: 1 250 387-6121
- Vancouver: 1 604 660-2421
- TTY: 1 800 661-8773
- TTY Vancouver: 1 604 775-0303
- Regional Offices
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Healthy Kids Program
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This program provides basic dental and vision care to children in low- and moderate-income families.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 800 748-1144
- Victoria: 1 250 387-5664
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To be eligible, you must also be receiving
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Natal Supplements
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This program provides a monthly benefit to expectant women on income assistance and families with infants up to seven months old.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 800 663-7867
- Victoria: 1 250 387-6121
- Vancouver: 1 604 660-2421
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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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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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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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At Home Program
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This program supports families giving in-home care to children with severe disabilities. Families may be eligible for respite services or medical benefits.
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Application
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To be eligible, you must also be receiving
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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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Family Maintenance Program
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This program seeks maintenance payments on behalf of dependent family members from those who are legally obligated and financially able to pay.
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Contact Information
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Additional Information
- Dependent family members must be in need of BC Employment and Assistance.
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Parenting After Separation
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This program provides resources to help families adjust to separation and divorce and deal with issues such as collecting child support and handling debt.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 800 663-7867
- Victoria: 1 250 387-6121
- Vancouver: 1 604 660-2421
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Interjurisdictional Support Orders
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This program allows individuals to apply for a support order, or change an existing support order in another province, territory, or foreign country with which British Columbia has an agreement.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 800 663-7867
- Victoria: 1 250 387-6121
- Vancouver: 1 604 660-2421
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Family Justice Counsellors
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This program offers the services of accredited mediators to help you and your former spouse try to resolve your disagreements without going to court.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 800 663-7867
- Victoria: 1 250 387-6121
- Vancouver: 1 604 660-2421
- Regional Offices
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Family Maintenance Enforcement Program
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This program monitors and enforces all maintenance orders and agreements that are filed with the British Columbia Ministry of Attorney General.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 800 663-7867
- Victoria: 1 250 387-6121
- Vancouver: 1 604 660-2421
- Regional Offices
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