How to Apply for FSCD, PDD, & AISH Funding

The child must be under 18, live in Alberta, and be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. In addition, you must be the child’s guardian and provide documentation confirming a disability or awaiting diagnosis.

Create a myAlbertaSupports account and complete the application, providing the appropriate documentation. It can be submitted online, by mail, or in person.

An FSCD worker will contact you once a review of your application is complete. If your child is deemed ineligible, they’ll provide information about other possible programs. If your child is eligible, they’ll set a meeting with you to discuss the child’s needs.

You and an FSCD worker will create an Individualized Family Support Plan based on your child’s development goals. Once services are agreed on, you’ll receive an FSCD agreement outlining the services the program will provide.

Your FSCD worker is available throughout the year to discuss changing or ongoing needs. Please reach out to them if your information changes.

• What is Family Support for Children with Disability (FSCD)
• Supports and Services
• Eligibility
• How to apply
• Where to apply online
• Where to submit it in person
• For FSCD concerns, you can go here
• What is Individualized Family Support Plan
• Making an appeal

You must be at least 16 to apply and at least 18 when PDD services start. You must also live in Alberta, be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and have been diagnosed with a developmental disability before age 18.

Create a myAlbertaSupports account and complete the online application, providing copies of the appropriate documentation.

Disability Services will review your application and documents to determine eligibility.

If you’re eligible, a PDD worker will contact you and work with you to create a plan that focuses on things you can do to build the life you want.

• What is PDD: https://www.alberta.ca/persons-with-developmental-disabilities-pdd.aspx
• How to get services: https://www.alberta.ca/pdd-how-to-get-services.aspx
• Supports and services: https://www.alberta.ca/pdd-supports-and-services.aspx
• Eligibility: https://www.alberta.ca/pdd-eligibility.aspx
• The process to apply: https://www.alberta.ca/pdd-how-to-apply.aspx

To be eligible:

• Your condition must be permanent and limit your ability to earn a living.
• If you’re under 18 years of age, you must apply six months before you turn 18, and open a bank account in your own name, or have a joint bank account with your parents.
• Check full eligibility requirements here.

For Individuals who are also applying to the AISH program, a coordinated application exists between the PDD and AISH programs. AISH forms can also be found here.

The PDD program will accept all applicable information that was gathered by the AISH program if the individual began their application process with the AISH program. Conversely, the AISH program will accept the PDD program’s approval for eligibility as substantiation for the AISH program’s medical eligibility.

If you are eligible for AISH you may receive:

• A monthly living allowance – money to pay for your living costs such as food, rent and utilities
• A monthly child benefit – money to assist you with raising your dependent child(ren)
  health benefits – assistance to cover health needs for you, your spouse or partner and
  your dependent child(ren)
• Personal benefits – money over and above your monthly living allowance for specific needs such as a special diet or assistance in an emergency

• Checking your eligibility: https://www.alberta.ca/aish-eligibility.aspx
• AISH Application forms: http://www.humanservices.alberta.ca/AWonline/AISH/7176.html
• Submitting an AISH appeal: https://www.alberta.ca/appeal-aish-decision.aspx
• AISH Legislation: https://open.alberta.ca/publications/a45p1