Passport Funding Support
Madawaska Valley Association for Community Living (MVACL) is a not-for-profit charitable organization committed to supporting individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities and their families. We are fully compliant with Quality Assurance Regulations under the Social Inclusion Act, and we are here to help you navigate and make the most of your Passport Funding.
What is Passport Funding?
Passport Funding is a reimbursement program that empowers individuals to manage their own funding. You choose and pay for the services and supports that best meet your needs, then submit invoices to participating agencies for reimbursement.
What can I use it for?
- Education: Use Passport funds for learning opportunities such as literacy, computer, or cooking classes, and recreational programs like swimming or camp.
- Employment: Support job preparation and work activities, including hiring a job coach or support worker for on-the0job training.
- Volunteering: Cover costs related to volunteering, such as transportation and support hours needed to participate.
- Daily Life Skills: Develop social skills, independent living, and personal money management through activities like banking, grocery shopping, and using community resources.
- Caregiver respite: Hire someone to assist with personal care to give caregivers a break - either at home or in another location.
- Person directed planning: Get help creating a personalized plan that builds on your strengths and interests, and identifies the supports needed to reach your goals.
- Administrative & Brokerage: Receive assistance with hiring safe support workers and managing the financial reporting requirements tied to Passport Funding.
MVACL can help create individualized and unique supports tailored to your needs and those of your family.
Interested in MVACL supporting you to manage your Passport Services?
MVACL is a Transfer Payment Agency that offers administrative supports. This includes planning, budgeting, and making purchases (concert, theatre tickets, hotel rooms, CPS supplies, etc.)
If you have Passport Funding and would like to purchase services through MVACL, please contact:
Community Participation Supports Program
c/o Madawaska Valley Association for Community Living
Phone: (613) 756-6644
E-Mail: knorlock@mvacl.ca
Program Guidelines for Adults with a Developmental Disability and their Caregivers
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