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PRESTATIONS SPECIALES AIDE SOCIALE ENFANTS [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1996-02-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Non-Governmental Provincial Programs (Canadian)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Special Child Welfare Allowance
1, record 1, English, Special%20Child%20Welfare%20Allowance
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A family maintaining a physically or mentally handicapped child under 18 years of age may apply for this monthly non-taxable allowance. The allowance is intended to assist families in meeting the cost of drugs, services and medical devices related to the child's disability. For families in receipt of Social Assistance benefits, the allowance is considered to be assistance for a special need. The amount payable is based on the child's special needs and an assessment of the financial capability of the parents to contribute toward the child's maintenance as determined using guidelines on net salary. 1, record 1, English, - Special%20Child%20Welfare%20Allowance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes provinciaux non gouvernementaux canadiens
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Special Child Welfare Allowance
1, record 1, French, Special%20Child%20Welfare%20Allowance
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une famille ayant à sa charge un enfant handicapé physique ou mental de moins de 18 ans peut demander cette prestation mensuelle non imposable. Cette prestation est versée à ces familles pour les aider à payer les médicaments, les services et les appareils dont a besoin l'enfant handicapé. Dans le cas des familles bénéficiaires d'aide sociale, cette prestation est considérée comme une aide versée pour répondre à un besoin particulier. Le montant payable est calculé en fonction des besoins spéciaux de l'enfant et de la capacité des parents de contribuer à ces frais, évaluée d'après le revenu net de la famille, selon des directives établies. 1, record 1, French, - Special%20Child%20Welfare%20Allowance
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Prestations spéciales d'aide sociale pour enfants
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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