FSCD – Resources

Publications

• FSCD Brochure
• Welcome to the Family: an information guide for parents who have a child with a disability – guide
• Transition Planning Brochure
• FSCD specialized services: information for parents – fact sheet

Forms

• Online Claims Reimbursement Portal – This is the portal you can use to submit claims for reimbursement.
• Request for Review of a FSCD Program Decision form
• FSCD Confirmation of Medical Appointment or Hospital Stay

We will be doing periodic reviews of documentation that families are asked to keep, such as receipts, under the Financial Administration Act. To make record-keeping easier for you, we have prepared these tools:

• Record-keeping fact sheet and Guide for record-keeping

If you have any questions, ask the financial administration staff in the FSCD program.

Learning resources

• Children’s Mental Health Learning Series
• Triple P – Positive Parenting Program
• Through a Child's Eyes
• Individualized Service Plans – Planning for Success
• FSCD Cross-ministry Supports
• FSCD Agreement Digital Signature: Tips for parents and guardians
• FSCD Family Support Services
• How to use FSCD forms

Advisory committees

Provincial Parent Advisory Committee (PPAC)

The PPAC:

• provides a collective voice for parents of children with disabilities whose families access the FSCD program
• ensures there are ongoing discussions between the FSCD program and families
• is made up of a parent from each of the Regional Parent Advisory Committees across the province and FSCD program representatives
• is publicly accountable and provides its membership, mandate, roles and code of conduct through the list of public agencies
• the committee also discloses its compensation annually (included in the Compensation Disclosure)
• Provincial Parent Advisory Committee, Family Support for Children with Disabilities annual reports

Regional Parent Advisory Committees (RPACs)

The RPACs:

• provide a family perspective on how FSCD legislation supports positive outcomes for families and their children with disabilities
• invite any parent who is accessing the FSCD program to apply to become a member – contact your FSCD worker for information about your local committee
• RPAC members have a strong connection with their local PPAC member and the committee

Legislation, policy, guidelines

• Family Support for Children with Disabilities Act
• Family Support for Children with Disabilities Regulation
• FSCD Policy Manual
• FSCD: Guidelines for Demonstrating Effectiveness
• FSCD: Guidelines for developing an individualized service plan

Surveys

2016 Family Survey Provincial Report – The FSCD program surveys parents and guardians every 2 years about satisfaction and outcomes to track performance and inform planning.

Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) and Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) 2016 Family/Guardian Survey – Infographics showing key findings and highlights from the FSCD and PDD 2016 Family Survey.

Contact

FSCD office locations

Alberta Supports

Related

• Alberta Aids to Daily Living
• Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
• Persons with Developmental Disabilities