provincial · Alberta
FSCD (children's disability services)
Statutory program (*FSCD Act* and Regulation) delivered by Disability Services; helps families plan, coordinate and pay for some extraordinary disability-related costs while parent
- Verified Aug 22, 2026
- provincial program · Alberta
Families & kids
At a glance
- Worth:
- needs-based, NOT income-tested
- Who:
- Eligibility (not income-tested, no specific diagnosis list): child under 18; Canadian citizen/permanent resident ordinarily resident in Alberta; applicant is the guardian; medical documentation of a chronic developmental, physical, sensory, mental or neurological condition — or provisional documentation while awaiting diagnosis
- Apply:
- Official program page
What it could be worth
Amount
needs-based, NOT income-tested
How it benefits you
- Statutory program (*FSCD Act* and Regulation) delivered by Disability Services; helps families plan, coordinate and pay for some extraordinary disability-related costs while parent
What you need to qualify or apply
Eligibility
- Eligibility (not income-tested, no specific diagnosis list): child under 18; Canadian citizen/permanent resident ordinarily resident in Alberta; applicant is the guardian; medical documentation of a chronic developmental, physical, sensory, mental or neurological condition — or provisional documentation while awaiting diagnosis
- Conditions whose primary need is medical/health care don't qualify unless they significantly limit daily living.
Read more from the official source
Amounts & rules verified Aug 22, 2026
Amounts and rules can change — always confirm on the official source before applying.
This page is general information, not a CRA or provincial determination — amounts and rules can change. Not sure where you stand? The free benefits check walks you through it, or a Registered Social Worker can review your full situation.