The Passport Program: Funding for Community Life & Caregiver Respite…

Offered by Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

Ontario funding for eligible adults with developmental disabilities to support community participation, daily living, person-directed planning, and caregiver respite.

Passport is an Ontario program for eligible adults with developmental disabilities. It provides individualized funding for community participation, activities of daily living, person-directed planning, and caregiver respite.

Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) is the access point for determining eligibility for adult developmental services. Families can contact DSO at age 16 to begin planning, although adult funded services begin at age 18.

Funding amounts and approved expenses are determined through the provincial process and may not cover every requested service.

Program details can change. Confirm current eligibility, availability, costs, and application requirements with the official source before acting.

Eligibility

Applicants must be eligible for Ontario adult developmental services through Developmental Services Ontario. Contact DSO from age 16; Passport funding is for eligible adults age 18 and older.

How to apply

Contact the local Developmental Services Ontario office, complete the adult developmental-services application and assessment process, and discuss Passport eligibility and support needs.

At a glance

• Funding type: government funded
• Delivery: hybrid
• Services: Community participation, Daily living, Person-directed planning, Caregiver respite
• Cost notes: Individualized public funding; the approved amount depends on assessed needs and the provincial allocation process.

Source and verification

Last source check: August 5, 2026

Check the current program details at the cited source. Eligibility, funding, availability, fees, and application steps can change.

Open the official application or registration page

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