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Special Services at Home
(SSAH) Funding

What is SSAH funding?

The Special Service at Home (SSAH) funding program is a reimbursement program that helps families who are living in Ontario and caring for a child with a developmental and/or physical disability. To be eligible, the child must not be receiving support from a residential program. The program allows families to more easily access special services and is funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS). 

What can the funding be used for? 

SSAH can be used to help the child access services that assist with personal development, skill building, and participation in the community. It can also be used to hire a support worker and for temporary respite to provide relief for families.

How do I apply?

If you think you may be eligible for SSAH funding, please visit MCCSS’s SSAH information page for details on how to apply.

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Managing SSAH Funding With MyDirectPlan

Anyone who has been approved for SSAH funding can create a free MyDirectPlan account with tons of great features.

  • Submit expenses electronically for approval

  • Submit expenses via your smart phone or tablet with our free mobile app

  • Keep track of your SSAH funding budget and view used and remaining funds

  • Have all your workers review and approve their hours online

  • Manage both SSAH and Passport funding with multiple recipients in one account

  • Stay on top of your funding and personal finances with our budgeting tool

  • Expense attachments are supported in pdf, jpg, jpeg, gif, tif, and png forms

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Resources

How can I spend my funding?

To register for activities, programs and supports across Ontario, visit

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MCCSS SSAH Program Details
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    There are a various funding options available from different levels of government and private organizations. They are available to families with children with special needs ranging from developmental support needs to physical/mobility needs...

  • Calming Strategies for Children and Youth

    Learning to regulate our emotional responses, especially during times of stress, can be difficult. Most children have some natural ways of self-regulating but may also need to learn appropriate ways to respond when experiencing anxiety...

  • Exploring Funding Supports

    Where do you find individual funding sources to assist someone who wants to access work, volunteer and recreational opportunities; yet additional support is needed?...

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Important Announcements!

Year end reminder!

Don’t forget to review and update your budget funding settings for the 2025–2026 fiscal year! And remember, there is no need to wait – submit your invoices as you have them.

Important Changes to SSAH and Passport Guidelines

Keep up to date with the latest updates to the SSAH and Passport Guidelines.

Learn more about the updates for Passport here and SSAH here.

Have additional questions? We offer live weekday support from 10am-6pm. Email us at support@mydirectplan.com.

Exciting news for SSAH users.

Exciting news! Starting January 20th, you can submit future dated expenses through MyDirectPlan for Expense Type: Respite Services and Supports. This is exclusive to reasons “Camp Fees” and “Provided training for me to better support my child”.

Important Changes to SSAH and Passport Guidelines

An important update to the MyDirectPlan claim submission process – starting February 3rd receipts and supporting documents will be required for all expense submissions. This applies to all expense types except for: Electronically approved hours for Education, Respite, Support Workers and Mileage claims. Please visit https://passportfunding.ca/resources  or or watch this video to learn more.

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