Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

Special Services and Assistance for Children with Disabilities (Toronto)


Description
Planning and development of services, including child welfare, child treatment, child and family interventions, child development, and adoption information; provincial authority for supervising agencies providing these services, including children's aid societies; administers various legislation, including the Child, Youth and Family Services Act

Special Services at Home (SSAH)
Financial assistance for the purchase of in-home supports for children with physical and developmental disabilities

Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities Benefit (ACSD)
Financial assistance for families who have children with severe physical and developmental disabilities; monthly amount based on severity of disability, family income and special costs incurred
Eligibility
Children and youth with disabilities, 17 years and under
Application Process
Call or visit website
Special Services at Home, visit website for information and to apply online
Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities Benefit, visit website for information and to apply online
Documents Required
May vary; contact for information
Toll Free
1-888-789-4199
Office
416-325-5225 - General Inquiries
Office
416-325-0500 - Toronto Regional Office
Fax
416-325-0565
TTY
1-800-387-5559
Web Site
http://www.children.gov.on.ca
Mailing Address
375 University Ave
5th Fl
Toronto, ON, M7A 1G1
Canada
Languages
English, French
Fees
None
Topic(s)
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Last Updated On
December 9, 2025
Last Verified On
December 9, 2025
Address
375 University Ave, 5th Fl
Toronto, ON, M7A 1G1
Cross street: University Ave and Dundas St W
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Accessibility
Fully Accessible - Street parking close to entrance; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall; Easy access to elevator
Hours of Operation
Mon
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Tue
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Wed
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Thu
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Fri
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Service Area(s)
Greater Toronto Area