More services for children and families
Over the past eight years, an additional 300 front-line staff have been recruited to support at-risk children and families.
The budget for children and youth with special needs is three times greater than in 2001, and the autism treatment budget is 12 times higher than in the year 2000. Child care funding is now 42 per cent higher than in 2000, and the number of child care spaces qualifying for subsidies has doubled.
Our plan increases funding for Children and Family Development, which is now 40 per cent higher than in 2001. We will increase funding for early childhood development, childcare and supports to children with special needs. The budget for Adult Community Living Services will also increase this year.
