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Difference between revisions of "Children and Families (Legal Information for Indigenous People)"

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Jordan’s Principle is a legal rule that ensures that all Indigenous children living in Canada can access the products, services and supports they need, when they need them. Funding can help with a wide range of health, social and educational needs, including the unique needs that Indigenous Two-Spirit and LGBTQQIA children and youth and those with disabilities may have.
Jordan’s Principle is a legal rule that ensures that all Indigenous children living in Canada can access the products, services and supports they need, when they need them. Funding can help with a wide range of health, social and educational needs, including the unique needs that Indigenous Two-Spirit and LGBTQQIA children and youth and those with disabilities may have.


'''Criteria for access:'''
=== Criteria for access ===


The child must be under 19 years old, a permanent resident of “Canada,” and meet one of the following criteria:
The child must be under 19 years old, a permanent resident of “Canada,” and meet one of the following criteria: