Twenty Thousand Kids Stuck on Waitlist

Twenty thousand kids in Alberta are stuck on a crippling waiting list for vital therapies under the Family Support for Children with Disabilities program, facing delays of three years or more. Families report devastating consequences: kids kicked out of daycare, parents losing jobs or going into debt, children regressing, and parents burning out while postponing their own care. Despite a $44 million funding boost over two years and a new $271 million budget, active cases have dropped — raising alarms from unions and advocates demanding transparency and urgent action. Originally designed to keep kids out of provincial care, the program’s effectiveness is now in question, as delays threaten lifelong development and family well-being. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/21eb4f57c2022b29