Funding / Financial Support

Extended Health Benefits

Many families have extended health benefits either through their employers or their own health insurance provider. Please check the details of your plan to see if SLP services are covered and to what extent. We now offer direct billing for some providers (including Canada Life and Manulife) and are working on more (please note that many insurance providers do not offer direct billing for speech therapy). If we are not able to do direct billing with your provider, you will need to pay after each session and submit a claim to your insurance provider to get reimbursed.

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Autism Funding

Funding assists with the cost of getting support. Autism funding helps pay for eligible services or supports that promote skill development for children living with autism. 

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Once funding is approved, you must apply for access to the parent portal. After gaining access, you will need to complete and submit a Request to Pay form, which typically takes 4-6 weeks to process.

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We can begin services before approval; however, please note that this carries some risk. If any issues arise with the Autism Funding, the credit card on file will be charged for services rendered.

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School-Aged Extended Therapies Program

The At Home Program is designed to support children and teens with a severe disability or complex health care needs. 

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As the At Home Program doesn't typically backdate applications for funding, we are unable to begin services until the funding has been approved. ​

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Variety Children's Charity

Variety steps in where healthcare ends. Individual child grants are designed to be flexible to allow you to apply for the items that best meet your child’s needs. As every child is unique, so is every application and each is reviewed on an individual basis. Variety aims to fill the gaps which are not covered by government programs, healthcare or private health plans. Sometimes, Variety tops up funding where another agency cannot fund the entire cost. 

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CKNW Kids' Fund

CKNW Kids' Fund accepts grant applications from both individual families and organizations in BC that are focused on children’s programs and special projects. Funding for therapy and for equipment may be granted. 

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Jordan's Principle

Jordan's Principle makes sure all First Nations children living in Canada can access the products, services and supports they need, when they need them. Funding can help with a wide range of health, social and educational needs, including the unique needs that First Nations Two-Spirit and LGBTQQIA children and youth and those with disabilities may have.