BC Government Community Support & Assistance
Nursing Support Services
The Nursing Support Services (NSS) Program assists parents and caregivers of children with special healthcare needs to have active, healthy lives in their communities, while ensuring they receive safe, consistent care and appropriate health supports.
The program provides assistance for children up to the age of 19. The NSS Program is delivered by regional health authorities across the province in homes, schools or child care settings. There is no direct cost to parents for NSS Program assistance.
Contact Information: www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/nursing_support_services
At Home Program
The At Home Program is intended to assist parents with some of the extraordinary costs of caring for a child with severe disabilities at home.
The At Home Program provides assistance to families in two main areas:
- Respite Benefits - allows parents to choose appropriate care options for their child and family.
- Medical Benefits - provides a range of medical supplies and services that can be accessed by At Home Program participants.