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Lii Faamii School Break Childcare Program

**Formerly called Ni Pamihaanannik Nutr Faamii – We’re Supporting Our Families

This program provides support for Métis families needing childcare during school breaks. It helps cover costs for eligible childcare camps and childcare during the April, July, August, December, and February school breaks. Métis Nation–Saskatchewan is committed to helping Métis families thrive through accessible, meaningful programs that honour our culture and support our children. Qualified families with Métis children ages 5 to 12 can apply for support to ensure their children have access to safe, enriching, and culturally rooted care.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • The child(ren) must be MN-S citizens or in the process of acquiring citizenship and must not have applied for First Nation status
  • The child(ren) must be between the ages of 5-12. The child will become ineligible the first day of the month following their 13th birthday
  • The applicant (parent/guardian) must be working, going to school, or have additional circumstances which require childcare
  • Overnight camps are not eligible for this program.

Available Funding (per child):

April Break: up to $400
July Break: up to $600
August Break: Up to $600
December Break: Up to $500
February Break: up to $400

Please Note: This funding is for childcare purposes only and acts as a supplement to the Childcare Subsidy -available when the subsidy is not claimed. It does not apply to PD days or other school closures. Overnight camps are not eligible for this program.

*Each child will require their own application 

For more information or questions, please contact: childcaresubsidy@mns.ca

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Ma Faamii Citizen Support Workers

Ma Faamii

Ma Faamii, Citizen Support Workers

Phone:
1-877-638-4775
113-123 Avenue B South
Saskatoon, SK
S9X 1C7