Family Care Assistance Plan (FCAP)

The Family Care Assistance Program (FCAP) provides short-term financial support to help families access care for their dependants. This support allows families to take part in opportunities that build resilience and support overall personal and family well-being.

FCAP can be used both as a preventative resource and as support during times of increased need or crisis. It is designed to offer flexible, short-term assistance to help families navigate challenges and strengthen their networks of support.

Requests are reviewed individually and may include:

• Emergency family care assistance 
• Deployment and work-related absences 
• Respite care 
• Relocation support 
• Illness or injury 
• Death of an immediate family member 
• Participation in approved MFS programs 
• Family counselling-related care needs

Families may also be connected with additional community resources and longer-term support options when appropriate.

How Does the Program Work?

1. Contact your location MFS US Community Service Provider or the MFS US Family Counsellor to discuss your situation and care needs. Link to contact page
2. We’ll work with you to explore your options and determine whether FCAP support is appropriate for your circumstances.
3. Complete the required forms and provide any supporting documentation.
4. Funding is provided through a reimbursement process and is subject to available program funding. Payments cannot be issued in advance.

Ready to Get Started?

• If you believe FCAP may help your family, please contact your locations MFS US Community Service Provider or the MFS US Family Counsellor to discuss your circumstances and determine eligibility.