The Passport Program

The Passport Program is a reimbursement program funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS). It assists adults (18 years of age or older) with a developmental disability in accessing services and supports within their communities.

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Program Details

Monthly Program Calendars

Intake Form

The Passport program, funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS), helps adults with a developmental disability be involved in their communities and live as independently as possible by providing funding for community participation services and supports, activities of daily living and person-directed planning. The program also provides funding for caregiver respite services and supports for primary caregivers of an adult with a developmental disability.

For More Information: You can learn more about the Passport Program, find answers to common questions and access helpful resources at passportfunding.ca.

Contact Information: If you are already enrolled in the Passport Program and receiving support through [insert agency name], please contact us at [insert local contact information]. To apply for Passport funding, you must have services with Developmental Services Ontario (DSO). For more information, visit dsontario.ca.

Support Provided Through The Program:

Provides program funding information to families and individuals within Simcoe County
Assists families with funding documents and planning
Provides program accountability to the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS)

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*To find recent information about the Canada Post Strike and the possible impact on cheque payments, please visit the Passport Funding Website: News and Events

"Due to the Canada Post strike, there may be delays in mailing out cheques to Passport recipients who have selected cheque as their payment method. To avoid disruptions, we strongly encourage you to work with your Passport agency to switch to Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for direct deposit. If signing up for EFT is not feasible, please contact your Passport agency to arrange an in-person pick-up of your cheque. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this time."

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Passport Program support through Catulpa Community Support Services is available to Simcoe County adults (18 years of age and older) who have been successfully referred through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO), Central East Region.

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Funding is provided by the Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services. There is no fee for this service.

Passport recipients may choose an individual, agency, or organization to act as a broker to manage their Passport funding on their behalf. Some examples of the types of services that may be provided by a broker include assistance with budgeting, submitting invoices to a Power of Attorney (PA) on the recipient’s behalf, recruiting and scheduling workers, etc. Brokers may charge a recipient a brokerage fee of up to a maximum of 10% of the individual’s funded amount.

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Referral to the Passport Program is only facilitated through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO), Central East Region. Access to funding under the program is based on available resources. DSO will confirm eligibility for adult developmental services and supports under the Services Inclusion of Persons with a Developmental Disabilities Act, 2008, and complete the DSO Application package for eligible applicants.

To refer, or for more information, contact Developmental Services Ontario, Central East Region: (905) 953-0796 or 1-855-277-2121 or email: dsocentraleast@yssn.ca

Developmental Services Ontario website: www.dsontario.ca/agencies/dso-central-east

If you are already enrolled in the Passport Program and receiving support through Catulpa Community Support Services, please contact the appropriate Passport Worker based on your last name.

Effective May 1st, 2024, please contact your Direct Funding Worker:

For recipients' last names:

A-D, S-Z Breanna Lucas, blucas@catulpa.on.ca

E-I, J-R Melina McKay, mmckay@catulpa.on.ca

Claims submitted for reimbursement may take up to15 business days to process.

For more information on the Passport program, please visit, passport.ca

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Simcoe County Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) and MotherCare (Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program – CPNP) are a part of a national program with then 25 years of experience supporting families in this region. We support pregnant participants, young parents, and Newcomers to Canada with children 0-6 years old who are currently living on a lower income.

Please confirm that you are currently living on a low household income (less than $40,000 before taxes per year) in Simcoe County and that you are currently pregnant and/or live with children 0-6 years of age.
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Please confirm below*

YesPlease call us at 705-733-3227 ext. 2236 if you need help.

Data Collection Consent and Required Information

We do not maintain participant “notes” related to your participation with us but we are required by our funders to track attendance and the resources we distribute. We use an electronic data management system to record and store minimal personal information and program attendance. This information includes: name, date of birth, income, due dates and/or dates of birth of your children. Detailed information about this consent can be found in our Welcome Letter.

Simcoe County CAPC-CPNP requires an email address and phone number for your participation in all programs. Please give us a call at 705-733-3227 ext. 2236 if you have any questions.
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Do you consent to the collection, storage and limited sharing of your data?*Yes

Your Name*

Preferred Name *Date of Birth (yyyy/mm/dd) *City of Residence*Postal Code*

Income

What is your total annual income (excluding child tax benefit)*?
*If you checked I don’t know above, please use this box to explain.

Source(s) of income*:No incomeOntario Disability Support Program (ODSP)Ontario Works (OW)WorkEmployment Insurance (EI)Other

If you have a parenting partner (living in the same household), i.e.common law or spouse, what is their annual income before taxes?
*If you checked I don’t know above, please use this box to explain.

Partner’s Source of IncomeNo incomeOntario Disability Support Program (ODSP)Ontario Works (OW)WorkEmployment Insurance (EI)Other

Participant’s Children (up to 6 years of age)

Child's Name

Child’s Preferred NameDate of Birth of your child (yyyy/mm/dd)

I consent to images of my child to be used for publicity purposes by Simcoe County CAPC hosted by Catulpa Community Support Services. Images could be used in displays, posters, leaflets, webpages, social media, or newspaper articles.

Yes

Child's Name

Child’s Preferred NameDate of Birth of your child (yyyy/mm/dd)

Yes

Child's Name

Child’s Preferred Name

Yes

Date of Birth of your child (yyyy/mm/dd)
Are you currently pregnant?Yes
Due Date
Are multiple babies expected?

Yes

Number of babies expected?

Consent to Contact

We would like to be able to contact you about our programs, resources and any updates or changes. You can find the full details about this on our webpage and in the welcome letter. Please let us know if your contact information changes.

Can we call you?*

Yes

Phone Number
Can we leave a voice message at that number?*

Yes

Phone Number
Can we text you?*

Yes

Phone Number
Can we email you?*

Yes

Is this information clear for you?*

Yes

Demographics

Were you born in Canada?

Yes

If you were not born in Canada, what was your country of birth?
When did you arrive in Canada? Please enter the date below (yyyy-mm-dd) (only if you were born outside of Canada) *

Do you self-identify as an Indigenous person of Canada?*

What is your primary/first language?
What languages are spoken in the home?*

English

French

Other

If other, please list languages
How well do you speak English?
How well do you write English?
How well do you understand spoken English?
How well do you understand written English?

How many people can you count on in times of need?*

0-2

3 or more

Education

Have you obtained your high school diploma (Grade 12)?*

Yes

Please select your highest level of education:*If other, please explain

Food

Please check all of the following food issues that apply to you.*I sometimes don’t have enough food for myself and my family.I use the food bank when needed.I rely on family and friends if I run out of food.I would like to know where I can get help in my community.I have no food issues.

Housing

Please check all the housing issues that apply to you.*I am experiencing homelessness, or I do not have a shelter, or I do not have anywhere to live.My home is in poor condition (e.g. disrepair, infestation).I live in an unsafe neighbourhood.My home is not big enough (e.g. not enough room, multiple families, etc.)I have missed payments (e.g. rent, utilities in the past)I have landlord trouble.I have no housing issues.

How did you hear about us?

Please check all that apply.*MotherCare / Next StepFacebook or WebsiteAd (poster, bus shelter)Child Welfare (Family Connexions)EarlyON Child and Family CentresFriend or FamilyHousing Agency or ShelterOther Community AgencyHealth Unit - Healthy Babies Healthy Children/ otherHealth ProfessionalOntario Works (OW) or Ontario Disability Support Program ( ODSP) workerOther*
*If other, please let us know how you heard about us

Transportation

How do you access transportation (personal vehicle, bus, taxi, family friend, etc.)?Is public transportation available to you.?

Gender (optional questions)

What is your gender identity?Do you Identify as 2S-LGBTQ+?Which pronoun do you use?
*If other, please let us know which pronoun you use

Do you have any comments or questions for us? Please enter them below:
I hereby verify the information is true and accurate based on my current situation. It is important for us to keep up to date with any changes in your personal contact information and financial status. I will notify CAPC Staff of any changes.

Yes

Thank you for your submission. Our team will be in touch with you within five business days.

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Program Details

Support Provided Through The Program:

Provides program funding information to families and individuals within Simcoe County
Assists families with funding documents and planning
Provides program accountability to the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS)

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*To find recent information about the Canada Post Strike and the possible impact on cheque payments, please visit the Passport Funding Website: News and Events

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Eligibility

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Funding

Funding is provided by the Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services. There is no fee for this service.

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Referral Process

To refer, or for more information, contact Developmental Services Ontario, Central East Region: (905) 953-0796 or 1-855-277-2121 or email: dsocentraleast@yssn.ca

Developmental Services Ontario website: www.dsontario.ca/agencies/dso-central-east

Contact Information

If you are already enrolled in the Passport Program and receiving support through Catulpa Community Support Services, please contact the appropriate Passport Worker based on your last name.

Effective May 1st, 2024, please contact your Direct Funding Worker:

For recipients' last names:

A-D, S-Z Breanna Lucas, blucas@catulpa.on.ca

E-I, J-R Melina McKay, mmckay@catulpa.on.ca

Claims submitted for reimbursement may take up to15 business days to process.

For more information on the Passport program, please visit, passport.ca

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Interactive Calendar

Intake Form

Please confirm below*

YesPlease call us at 705-733-3227 ext. 2236 if you need help.

Data Collection Consent and Required Information

Do you consent to the collection, storage and limited sharing of your data?*Yes

Your Name*

Preferred Name *Date of Birth (yyyy/mm/dd) *City of Residence*Postal Code*

Income

What is your total annual income (excluding child tax benefit)*?
*If you checked I don’t know above, please use this box to explain.

Source(s) of income*:No incomeOntario Disability Support Program (ODSP)Ontario Works (OW)WorkEmployment Insurance (EI)Other

Partner’s Source of IncomeNo incomeOntario Disability Support Program (ODSP)Ontario Works (OW)WorkEmployment Insurance (EI)Other

Participant’s Children (up to 6 years of age)

Child's Name

Child’s Preferred NameDate of Birth of your child (yyyy/mm/dd)

Yes

Child's Name

Child’s Preferred NameDate of Birth of your child (yyyy/mm/dd)

Yes

Child's Name

Child’s Preferred Name

Yes

Date of Birth of your child (yyyy/mm/dd)
Are you currently pregnant?Yes
Due Date
Are multiple babies expected?

Yes

Number of babies expected?

Can we call you?*

Yes

Phone Number
Can we leave a voice message at that number?*

Yes

Phone Number
Can we text you?*

Yes

Phone Number
Can we email you?*

Yes

Is this information clear for you?*

Yes

Demographics

Were you born in Canada?

Yes

If you were not born in Canada, what was your country of birth?
When did you arrive in Canada? Please enter the date below (yyyy-mm-dd) (only if you were born outside of Canada) *

Do you self-identify as an Indigenous person of Canada?*

What is your primary/first language?
What languages are spoken in the home?*

English

French

Other

If other, please list languages
How well do you speak English?
How well do you write English?
How well do you understand spoken English?
How well do you understand written English?

How many people can you count on in times of need?*

0-2

3 or more

Education

Have you obtained your high school diploma (Grade 12)?*

Yes

Please select your highest level of education:*If other, please explain

Food

Housing

How did you hear about us?

Transportation

How do you access transportation (personal vehicle, bus, taxi, family friend, etc.)?Is public transportation available to you.?

Gender (optional questions)

What is your gender identity?Do you Identify as 2S-LGBTQ+?Which pronoun do you use?
*If other, please let us know which pronoun you use

Yes

Thank you for your submission. Our team will be in touch with you within five business days.

Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.