About This Funding Program
Nova Scotia's Subsidized Adoption Program may provide financial support for specific identified needs or circumstances after adoption. Eligibility is individually determined and may take into account the child's needs, family resources and access to publicly funded services or existing insurance. An adoption subsidy is not automatic, and approval of a subsidy does not mean every private therapy expense is covered.
How Allied Therapy Can Help
Depending on individual needs, Allied offers speech-language assessment and therapy, AAC support, occupational therapy for participation and routines, neurodivergent-affirming behaviour consultation, clinical counselling and age-appropriate play therapy. We focus on connection, choice and functional skills, not assumptions about a child's history. With family consent, our clinicians can collaborate with schools, physicians and other professionals and provide clinical documentation within their scope.
How Funding Works
Families can contact Allied Therapy to discuss what they need and request service information or a quote. Families with an existing adoption subsidy agreement should review it with their adoption or child and family wellbeing contact before incurring costs. We can provide a description of the proposed service, fees and clinical recommendations as appropriate. Any public funding authorization, consent and invoicing arrangements should be confirmed in writing before services begin.
Who Can Access or Refer
Adoptive parents or legal guardians, adoption support workers, social workers, healthcare professionals and schools may inquire. Families do not need to know their funding eligibility before speaking with us.
Frequently Asked Questions​​
Q: Does every adopted child qualify for subsidized therapy?
A: No. Subsidies and covered services depend on individual eligibility and approved arrangements.
Q: Can you help if our child was adopted years ago?
A: Yes. We welcome children and youth regardless of how long ago an adoption occurred.
Q: Do you offer counselling or play therapy?
A: We are very proud to, yes. Allied Therapy offers these services for appropriate age groups, subject to clinician availability.
Q: Can you provide a service quote?
A: Yes. We can share service descriptions and fees for a funding inquiry.
Q: Can adopted children use private insurance instead?
A: Families may use eligible insurance benefits.
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.