Jordan’s Principle and Post-Majority Care

Helping First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families get access to and secure funding to meet their needs.

Jordan River Anderson was born in 1999 with multiple disabilities and stayed in the hospital from birth. When he was 2 years old, doctors said he could move to a special home for his medical needs. However, the federal and provincial governments could not agree on who should pay for his home-based care. Jordan stayed in the hospital until he passed away at the age of 5. In 2007, the House of Commons passed Jordan’s Principle in memory of Jordan. It was a commitment that First Nations children would get the products, services and supports they need, when they need them.

Jordan’s Principle is about ensuring First Nations children get access to the services and support they need and deserve, when they need them. In addition to Jordan’s Principle, there are Indigenous-specific funding pathways like Post-Majority Care. 

Opportunities & Funding Specialists

Our Opportunities & Funding Specialists can act as authorized representatives to help in the following ways:

• Research applicable funding for First nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families;
• Prepare and submit requests;
• Access approved products, services and supports; and
• Submit appeals when requests are denied.