Direct Family Support for Children (DFSC) Program Income Guidelines
The Direct Family Support for Children (DFSC) Program helps families caring for a child, or children, with a disability with costs for things like transportation, medication, respite (a short break) for parents, family or guardians from the care and supervision of their child or children with a disability.
The program considers a family's size and income to determine financial eligibility. The new income guidelines also feature a sliding scale for family contributions. This table illustrates the annual net income ranges per family size category and the correlating monthly family contribution.
| Family Size | Income From | To | Monthly Family Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two-Member Family | $37,994.01 | $43,560.00 | $100 |
| $43,560.01 | $48,400.00 | $200 | |
| $48,400.01 | $53,240.00 | $300 | |
| $53,240.01 | $58,080.00 | $400 | |
| $58,080.01 | $62,920.00 | $500 | |
| $62,920.01 | $67,760.00 | $600 | |
| $67,760.01 | $72,600.00 | $700 | |
| $72,600.01 | $76,085.00 | $800 | |
| Three-Member Family | $44,373.01 | $48,400.00 | $100 |
| $48,400.01 | $54,450.00 | $200 | |
| $54,450.01 | $60,500.00 | $300 | |
| $60,500.01 | $66,550.00 | $400 | |
| $66,550.01 | $72,600.00 | $500 | |
| $72,600.01 | $78,650.00 | $600 | |
| $78,650.01 | $84,700.00 | $700 | |
| $84,700.01 | $88,746.00 | $800 | |
| Four-Member Family | $50,704.01 | $56,870.00 | $100 |
| $56,870.01 | $63,525.00 | $200 | |
| $63,525.01 | $70,180.00 | $300 | |
| $70,180.01 | $76,835.00 | $400 | |
| $76,835.01 | $83,490.00 | $500 | |
| $83,490.01 | $90,145.00 | $600 | |
| $90,145.01 | $96,800.00 | $700 | |
| $96,800.01 | $101,408.00 | $800 | |
| Five (or more) Member Family | $57,035.01 | $65,340.00 | $100 |
| $65,340.01 | $72,600.00 | $200 | |
| $72,600.01 | $79,860.00 | $300 | |
| $79,860.01 | $87,120.00 | $400 | |
| $87,120.01 | $94,380.00 | $500 | |
| $94,380.01 | $101,640.00 | $600 | |
| $101,640.01 | $108,900.00 | $700 | |
| $108,900.01 | $114,069.00 | $800 |
As of 1 December 2022, the eligibility guidelines for the DFSC program are expanded to reflect today's financial needs, allowing more Nova Scotia families to access the program. Under the new guidelines, the maximum amount a family of 5 (or more) can make is $114,069 (after taxes). Under the previous guidelines, the maximum amount was $94,272.