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Service Description
* supports families who are raising a child (or children) with developmental or physical disabilities, to meet some of the additional needs they may have* offers resources and supports to assist parents to care for their child at home and in their own community whenever possible
* connects a Children's disABILITY Services worker with eligible applicants to look at the family's specific situation, needs, goals and care concerns
* provides information about supports that may be available through Children's disABILITY Services or other agencies (child care facilities, schools, volunteer organizations)
* helps arrange for needed services and, as long as the child remains eligible for Children's disABILITY Services, a worker may remain involved until the child is 18 years of age, or the family or child no longer need these services
Thompson Provincial Bldg
Hours Of Operation
Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm * closed statutory holidays 
www.gov.mb.ca/fs/cds/index.html 
Eligibility
Children under 18 years of age, who live in Manitoba with their birth, adoptive or extended families
How To Access
families are referred by medical professionals, schools, day cares, or may apply directly by contacting the nearest Manitoba Families office in their communityWritten confirmation of the child's diagnosis must be included with all applications 
Accessibility
Partially Accessible - Wheelchair Accessible - no details provided