Submit a request under Jordan's Principle: Step 4. Who can send requests

Step 4. Who can send requests

A request for a child or children in the same family or with the same guardian can be submitted by:

• a parent or guardian of a First Nations or Indigenous child who ordinarily resides on reserve
• a First Nations, or Indigenous child who ordinarily resides on reserve, at the age of consent in their province or territory of residence. A child at the age of consent can make decisions on their own about the care they need. Age of consent varies by province or territory.
• an authorized representative of the child, parent or guardian
  • written or verbal consent must be provided by the parent or guardian

Note: An authorized representative is an individual or business that the requester has given authorized, written permission to act on their behalf with respect to a Jordan's Principle request.

A request for a group of children from multiple families or guardians can be submitted by:

• a parent or guardian of First Nations or Indigenous children who ordinarily reside on reserve
• a community or Tribal Council
• a community organization or institution
• a service coordinator, navigator or case manager

They can request products, services and supports, such as:

• respite care
• wheelchair ramps
• support programs
• educational assistants
• transportation to school
• local therapeutic specialists