Passport Support
This service provides support to people who receive funding from the Passport program. The Passport program helps people to live connected and meaningful lives in their community by providing annual funding (minimum $5,500 per year) that can be spent on eligible things like activities, devices, services, and support. The program works by re-paying people for eligible expenses and purchases made each year (April 1 – March 31). It’s important to note that Passport funding is not a lump sum transfer (meaning, you don’t automatically get it all at once) and remaining funds do not carry over (meaning, if you don’t use it, you lose it). Because there are several guidelines and rules that must be followed when using the funding, most choose to have an agency help manage it.
That’s where we come in!
Community Living Parry Sound provides support to people who receive Passport funding in a few different ways. You decide what types of support you receive from us! Here are some of supports we offer as a Passport service provider:
Budgeting
- Create an annual budget and plan that will help you manage your funding
- Regular meetings and check-ins with our Passport Coordinator can help you stay on track with spending
Coordination
- Let us make your purchases so you don’t have to stress about available funds
- We'll handle working with the Passport office and ensure your receipts are submitted on-time
- We can even manage some of your eligible monthly bills and subscriptions (like your phone bill)!
Personalized Direct Support
- Be matched with staff who can provide regular support with any aspect of your daily life
Personalized Life Planning
- Opt-in to person-directed planning with our certified staff to identify and work towards your goals in life.
Where to start
If you aren’t already enrolled in the Passport program but think you may be eligible, our on-site Passport Coordinator can support you through the application process. Connect with us to learn more!
Marion David, Supervisor of Support Services
mdavid@clps.ca
705 746 9330 ext. 231