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Financial Resources
Child Disability Support Centre
The Alberta Supports Contact Centre is a contact centre for general inquiries on income support, child health benefits, child support services, and Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped.
Phone: +1 (877) 644-9992
Email: ei.ascc.m@gov.ab.ca
Connections for Families
Connections for families provides financial coaching for parents who themselves have cognitive disabilities.
Email: info@connectionsforfamilies.ca
Phone: (403) 209-1100
Website: www.connectionsforfamilies.ca/
Decision Making – Guardianship/Trusteeship Application Preparation
Lorna Selig and Kelsey Kryski, both Commissioners for Oaths, have been preparing Guardianship and Trusteeship applications for more than 15 years, collectively. They are well experienced with the forms, the preparation, the consultation, and the questions families have. Lorna and Kelsey can guide parents to access the forms and documents needed prior to starting the applications, then support throughout the process to the end when the documents are ready for the Court. In-person services available at their office, the families home, or online if preferred. Offered across Alberta.
Lorna Selig: lornaselig.gt@gmail.com, (403) 701-9037
Kelsey Sryski: kelseykryski.gt@gmail.com, (403) 461-9909
Steven Williams
Financial advisor, Disability Tax Credit and RDSP Specialist with deep expertise in supporting individuals and families navigating the world of disability savings in Canada. Steven has dedicated his practice to helping people understand and make the most of the Registered Disability Savings Plan, or RDSP—a powerful but often underused tool for long-term financial security. He works closely with families, caregivers, and community organizations to simplify complex systems, access available government grants and bonds, and build personalized financial strategies for the future. For some people no deposits are even required to get money from the government to ensure a better future. With years of experience and a strong commitment to advocacy and education, Steven ensures that his clients not only get set up with the right plans, but also receive long-term guidance and continuity of care—especially important when planning across generations.
Email: steven@rdsplan.ca
Phone: (403) 257-6235 x225
Website: www.smallbusinessaccountants.ca/
Sicoli Financial
Stephen Sicoli is dedicated to helping individuals and families build a secure financial future. He provides the right tools, strategies, and resources to create long-term financial growth while protecting what matters most. With a special focus on families with disabilities, Stephen simplifies the complexities of personal finance, guiding clients through Disability Tax Credit applications and uncovering valuable provincial and federal benefits. His goal is to make financial planning accessible, empowering families to feel confident and in control of their future.
Email: stephen@stephensicoli.com
Phone: (780) 266-8466
Website: www.stephensicoli.com
Canada Revenue Agencies – Free Tax Clinics
Canada Revenue Agencies has free tax clinics for low-income individuals and families who need help with taxes.
Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/community-volunteer-income-tax-program/need-a-hand-complete-your-tax-return.html
MRMB Services Inc. Balancing the Books
Monique Bernault offers Funds Administrator Assistance (FSCD, FMS, SMC), small business bookkeeping, business setup/payroll, transition planning and more.
Email:bremaultm100@gmail.com
Phone:(403) 730-7770
Website:www.mrmbservicesinc.com
Office of the Public Guardian and Trusteeship
Assist people with information and resources in the areas of guardianship services, trusteeship services, capacity assessment information and court applications, complaints about guardians, trustees and agents, and advance planning.
Phone: (403) 297-3364 (Adult Guardianship), (403) 297-6541 (Trusteeship)
Website: https://www.alberta.ca/office-public-guardian-trustee.aspx
Legal Resources
Alberta Forensic Psychology
Offers free legal advice to individuals and families who are facing financial hardship. They can help with government benefits such as AISH as well.
Email: info@abfp.ca
Phone: (587) 387-2270
Website: https://albertaforensicpsychology.ca/
Apollo Counselling Services Inc.
Apollo Counselling has a combined 25+ years of experience working with neurodivergent individuals, including autism. All services are VIRTUAL ONLY. They have a therapist who is also a lawyer that offers support to those going through legal proceedings, an Indigenous counsellor, and an entire BIPOC team offering sessions in English, French, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, and Tagalog.
Area of Expertise: BIPOC community, Neurodivergent community, Immigrants to Canada, Those navigating legal issues, Multilingual Counsellors
Counselling: Individual, Couples, Family, Divorce and Separation Consulting
Ages: Children 5+, Youth, Adults
Billing: Offers a sliding scale
Email: admin@apollocounselling.ca
Website: www.apollocounselling.ca
Decision Making – Guardianship/Trusteeship Application Preparation
Lorna Selig and Kelsey Kryski, both Commissioners for Oaths, have been preparing Guardianship and Trusteeship applications for more than 15 years, collectively. They are well experienced with the forms, the preparation, the consultation, and the questions families have. Lorna and Kelsey can guide parents to access the forms and documents needed prior to starting the applications, then support throughout the process to the end when the documents are ready for the Court. In-person services available at their office, the families home, or online if preferred. Offered across Alberta.
Lorna Selig: lornaselig.gt@gmail.com (403) 701-9037
Kelsey Sryski: kelseykryski.gt@gmail.com (403) 461-9909
Calgary Legal Guidance
Offers free legal advice to individuals and families who are facing financial hardship. They can help with government benefits such as AISH as well.
Phone: (403) 234-9266
Website: https://clg.ab.ca/index.php/programs/social-benefits-advocacy-program/
Legal Advice Clinics (Calgary Women’s Centre)
Volunteer lawyers provide free, half-hour legal advice sessions to women. These sessions aim to provide a starting point when accessing the legal system. The clinics address family issues, civil cases, immigration and other types of law, but not criminal law. All women are welcome; note that appointments are required.
Email: legal@womenscentrecalgary.org
Phone: (403) 264-1155
Website: https://www.womenscentrecalgary.org/get-assistance/legal-financial-assistance/
Student Legal Assistance
Offers free* legal representation as well as legal assistance to Calgarians who are facing financial hardships. *Services are free after a one time $50.00 application fee.
Phone: (403) 220-6637
Website: http://slacalgary.ca/
Government Funding, Benefits & Credits
Program Unit Funding (PUF)
The Government of Alberta provides Program Unit Funding (PUF) for children to access Early Childhood Services (ECS) for free, in an educational setting. This is programming for children who require additional support to help prepare them for Kindergarten and Grade 1. Depending on the level of support needed, children may have access to professionals like speech therapists, occupational therapists and more. Children can access PUF services as early as 2 years 8 months old. Children can access PUF for a maximum of 3 years, with the last year available in Kindergarten. Children must be at least 5 years old as of December 31 of the year they have started Kindergarten.
There are two ways PUF services are delivered,
- In independent ECS operators and community preschools (community based)
- In Special Needs congregated settings (facility based)
Community based – some PUF providers do not have the facility to provide services to children so they partner with community preschools and independent ECS operators. Not all preschools & ECS have PUF available so call your community preschool directly if you are interested and ask them if they could provide PUF supports for your child.
The following list includes service providers (agencies) that work with a child in their community school as well as some independent schools that have their own therapy team on site. These organizations can offer PUF services when FSCD funding for home services is not in place. Some also offer Mild/Moderate support for children without severe delays that do need extra help within the classroom.
Some service providers may offer FSCD rates, however not all professionals within an organization charge the same, so some may still require parents to top-up the rate. Please check in with each service provider individually.
Disability Tax Credit (DTC)
A federal tax credit that may reduce the income tax amount that an individual with a disability or their caregiver has to pay.
Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL)
A program that provides funding for basic medical equipment and supplies for Albertans with long-term disabilities, chronic illness or terminal illness so clients can live independently at home and within their communities.
Website: https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-aids-to-daily-living
Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)
Canadians who qualify for the DTC can open a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). The RDSP is a long-term savings plan meant to support individuals with a disability in their futures.
Canada Caregiver Credit (CCC)
Canada Caregiver Credit is a non-refundable federal tax credit designed to provide tax relief to individuals supporting a spouse, common-law partner, or dependant with a physical or mental impairment
Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD)
The FSCD program works with eligible families providing funding for supports and services based on each child and family’s unique needs. Parents of children with disabilities many times need help and supports to raise their children. FSCD provides funding for family and child specific supports and services to help them gain the skill set necessary to reach their potential at home and to fully participate in community life. For more information, visit our FSCD page: https://autismcalgary.com/information/fscd/
Website: https://www.alberta.ca/fscd
Phone: (403) 297-7971