About This Funding Program
Nova Scotia’s Direct Family Support for Children and Enhanced Family Support for Children programs primarily provide financial assistance for respite to help eligible children live at home with their families. Receiving respite funding does not automatically mean it can be used to purchase Allied Therapy clinical appointments.
How Allied Therapy Can Help
We offer clinical assessment, therapy and caregiver consultation for your child.
Our speech-language pathologists support speech, language, literacy, feeding, stuttering, social communication and AAC.
Occupational therapists support sensory regulation, fine motor skills, toileting support, and participation.
Behaviour analysts provide individualized, neurodivergent-affirming skill and support planning.
Play therapy can support children who have experienced trauma or who are going through big life changes.
Our clinicians can also discuss goals or recommendations that support consistency between therapy and everyday family routines.
We do not present our clinical therapy as a replacement for respite services.
How Funding Works
Ask your DFSC worker which expenses your specific plan permits. Contact Allied Therapy for clinical options, availability and fees. Please confirm payment responsibility before booking.
Who Can Access or Refer
Parents, caregivers, guardians, provincial program staff and community organizations supporting children and families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does DFSC pay for Speech or Occupational Therapy appointments? A: DFSC is primarily respite funding; do not assume therapy is eligible.
Q: Can Allied provide respite workers? A: Sorry, no. We offer clinical therapy, not respite at this time.
Q: Can I contact you while using DFSC? A: Absolutely. We welcome a conversation.
Q: Can you provide information to my worker? A: Yes, with consent.
Let's Explore Your Funding Options
Not sure whether your funding can be used for therapy?
Our team is happy to discuss your goals, explain our services, and provide information you may need when speaking with your funding coordinator or insurance provider.
We'd love to help you explore your next steps.