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Direct Deposit for Payments from the Ministry of Children & Family Development

Last updated on September 1, 2017

Find a Child & Family Service Office

Direct Deposit is a safe and dependable way to receive payment each month without delay.

How to Sign Up:

If you don't already have a bank account, open one at the bank or credit union of your choice. You will have to give them some personal information, including your name and address. You do not need to make a deposit to open an account
Complete the Direct Deposit Request (PDF) form
Attach a personal cheque with "VOID" written on the front to the form. If you don't have a cheque, ask your bank to fill in your account details
Return the completed form to a local Child and Family Service Office
Re-submit a new Direct Deposit form with Void cheque if your banking information changes, noting the effective date of the change

If you are a ministry service provider:

Complete the Direct Deposit Application (PDF) for new activations or changes
Drop off the complete form and voided cheques to your local office
It will take about two weeks to process

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Direct Deposit for Payments from the Ministry of Children & Family Development

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Direct Deposit for Service Providers