Service targeted to:

• primary caregivers caring for a child younger than 18 with a severe and prolonged impairment in physical or mental functions
• caregivers must qualify for the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), and the child must be eligible for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC)

Eligible primary caregivers include biological, adoptive, foster, and legal guardians.

To access service:

• caregivers must be eligible for the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), and the child must qualify for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC)
• caregivers of children eligible for both the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) and the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) will automatically receive the Child Disability Benefit (CDB)
• for general questions call for assistance 
• visit website to obtain a personalized benefit estimate

A child is eligible for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) when a medical practitioner certifies form T2201, and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) approves the form. 

A child is eligible for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) when a medical practitioner certifies Form T2201 (Disability Tax Credit Certificate), and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) approves the form.