Canada. Indigenous Services Canada

A child first and need-based principle (not a program) that ensures First Nation children living on and off reserve have equitable access to all government-funded public services

• exists as a result of a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) order
• created to resolve financial and jurisdictional disputes between and within provincial and federal governments as to who pays for services provided for First Nation children
• department of either government with first contact pays, then is later responsible for jurisdictional reimbursement

Funding is provided for a variety of health, social and educational needs and can include:

• addiction services
• assessments and screenings
• educational needs such as school supplies, tutoring services, teaching assistants, specialized school transportation, psycho-educational assessments, assistive technologies and electronics
• long-term care for children with specialized needs
• medical supplies and equipment
• mental health services
• mobility aids
• services for children in care
• services from Elders
• specialized hearing aids
• therapeutic services for individuals or groups (speech therapy, physiotherapy or occupational therapy)
• traditional healing services
• transportation to appointments

Also provides the following services:

• engagement and education to community members on Jordan's Principle
• support for community resource teams
• physical education and sports programs after school, in the evenings and on weekends
• assistance to identify children in the community with unmet needs and to identify service gaps

• is registered or eligible to be registered under the Indian Act
  
• has one parent or guardian who is registered or eligible to be registered under the Indian Act
  
• is recognized by their Nation and meets an identified health, education or social need for the purposes of Jordan's Principle
  
• is ordinarily resident on reserve

• Completed consent form and application required
  
• Contact the Jordan's Principle Wrap-Around Lead Coordinator of community with originating request for assistance