The Family Independence Fund helps families throughout the province who have children or adults with developmental disabilities living at home.
Grants from the Family Independence Fund help with the care of the relative by providing one time grants to support for projects such as home renovations — including lifts, elevators, ramps, flooring, door widening or vehicle modifications — that enable the individual with the developmental disability to live in the family home and access their community.
The Family Independence Fund defines a developmental disability as:
- Low IQ
- Manifests before the age of 18
- Concurrent with impaired adaptive functioning
Preference is given to families that indicate their request for support is part of a long-term plan for their relative.
Note that families who receive support from other government-funded programs are still eligible for Family Independence Fund grants. However these additional funds must complement — versus duplicate — the government support.
The Family Independence Fund was established with financial assistance from Community Living of British Columbia (CLBC).
