Journey to Belonging

The following organizations offer guidance, education, advocacy, and direct services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in Ontario. The list is not exhaustive and there may be additional organizations that can provide support. Partners for Planning (P4P) Partners for Planning is a national non-profit organization, founded in 2009, that supports people with a developmental disability and their families to plan for the future. P4P provides indepen

What Is a Transfer Payment Agency? A Transfer Payment Agency (TPA) is an organization that receives government funding from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) and delivers developmental services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. The ministry does not distribute funding directly to individuals or families without an accountability structure. Instead, funding flows from MCCSS to a TPA, which then administers or distributes

Ontario offers several government funded programs that provide direct funding to individuals and families to purchase supports and services in the community. These programs allow recipients to choose their own providers and direct how funding is used, outside of residential or group home settings. The programs listed below are organized by age group and ministry. Children and Youth Under 18 (Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services) Special Services at Home (SSAH)