The Enhanced Support Worker Program (ESWP) provides funding to licensed early learning and childcare facilities to support children with disabilities and/or additional needs who require a support worker to actively participate in the activities of the facility.

The program is intended to:

• increase the accessibility of early learning and childcare for children with disabilities and/or additional needs; and
• support the labor force activities of families with children with disabilities and/or additional needs.

Preschool aged child
The following eligibility criteria must be met to receive funding through the ESWP:

• the parent(s)/guardian(s) works or attends school/training.
• the child is enrolled in a licensed early learning and childcare facility; and
• the child’s initial application demonstrates a high need for support services.

School-aged child
The following eligibility criteria must be met in order to receive funding through the ESWP:

• the parent(s)/guardian(s) works or attends school/training.
• the child is 12 years of age or under, unless turning 13 during the school year.
• the child is enrolled in a licensed early learning and childcare facility; and
• the child’s initial application demonstrates a high need for support services.

See website for details on how to apply.

Based on individual applications

Early Childhood Services Branch
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
ESWP-PATS@gnb.ca Toll-free: 1 833 453-6645

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Enhanced Support Worker Program

New Brunswick
Early Childhood