Jordan’s Principle
Information Required for a Jordan's Principle Application
Each application must demonstrate:
- How the requested product, service, or support meets the specific needs of the First Nation child.
- How the child:
- experienced gaps or delays in accessing government services.
- was denied an existing government service due to their identity as a First Nation child.
Applications must be accompanied by appropriate documentation produced by a licensed professional or a member of a professional order. This documentation must establish a clear link between the requested product, service, or support and the child’s specific needs.
For Parents and Guardians Information to Include with the Application
Detailed Description of the Child's Needs:
Clearly explain how the requested product, service, or support will meet the child’s specific health, social, or educational needs.
Supporting Documents:
- All applications must be accompanied by a letter of support demonstrating the direct link between the requested product, service, or support and the child’s unmet health, social services, or educational needs.
- Letters of support must be provided by a health professional, an education professional, or an Elder or Knowledge Keeper, based on their expertise and ability to determine the child’s unmet needs and the necessary support measures. They must be provided by someone within the child’s circle of care.
- Professionals providing a letter of support must do so within the scope of their practice.
- If you are requesting additional funding to extend services provided to the child, updated letters of support are necessary to show that the child’s needs have evolved or to show that the assistance or services are still required.
- Any relevant assessment or diagnosis must be included.
- Clear details of the costs related to the request must be provided.