Help with the essentials
Needs-based assistance for basic necessities — like groceries, rent, and utilities — for low-income caregivers facing demonstrated financial hardship.
Alberta non-profit · charitable registration with the CRA in progress
Caring for your child shouldn’t mean going without.
Self4Care helps low-income caregivers across Canada — raising children with disabilities or serious mental health conditions — afford the essentials, get through emergencies, and access the support they’re entitled to.
A new non-profit, building real programs for the caregivers behind the care.
Who we are
For the caregivers behind the care.
Self4Care is a Canadian non-profit working to relieve poverty among low-income caregivers who provide primary care to children under 18 with diagnosed disabilities or serious mental health conditions.
Raising a child with a disability or a serious mental health condition often means higher costs and fewer hours to earn an income. Public supports exist — but they can be delayed, fall short, or be hard to navigate. Too many caregivers end up choosing between their child’s needs and basic necessities like food, rent, and utilities.
We step in with practical, needs-based help: direct assistance for essentials, short-term help in an emergency, and clear guidance to the benefits and services families are entitled to. Our focus is simple — keep caregivers steady so they can keep caring.
What we do
Three ways we help caregivers stay steady.
Every program is built to relieve financial hardship for low-income caregivers and the children who depend on them.
Emergency hardship support
Short-term help for urgent, unexpected costs tied to caregiving — for moments when other supports are unavailable, delayed, or simply not enough.
Benefit navigation & referrals
Information support and structured referrals that help caregivers find and reach the federal, provincial, municipal, and community supports they’re entitled to.
For caregivers
You don’t have to do this alone.
If you’re caring for a child with a disability or serious mental health condition and money is tight, we want to hear from you.
You may be eligible if…
You live in Canada.
You’re the primary caregiver of a child under 18 with a diagnosed disability or serious mental health condition.
You’re on a low income or facing financial hardship.
How it works
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Register your interest using the form — it only takes a minute.
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We’ll reach out as our programs open.
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We help you access support — whether that’s essentials, emergency help, or navigating benefits.
Our programs are launching as we secure funding and complete our charitable registration. Registering your interest puts you first in line — we’ll be in touch as support becomes available.
Register your interest
Tell us a little about you. Your details stay private and are only used to follow up about support.
Our team
The people behind Self4Care.
A small, committed founding team based in the Calgary area.
Ekene Benjamin Ibeabuchi
President & Executive Director
Leads Self4Care’s strategy, programs, and partnerships.
Ngwesse Ewane
Vice-President
Supports program development and community engagement.
Yvan Loic Aka Okumo
Treasurer
Oversees finances and responsible stewardship of funds.
Support us
Help us be there when it matters.
We’re building Self4Care so caregivers don’t fall through the cracks. Your support helps us launch real programs across Canada.
Register your support
Be the first to know when we launch — and when we’re able to accept tax-receiptable donations.
Partner with us
Employers and organizations: explore workplace and community partnerships that support caregivers.
Spread the word
Share Self4Care with caregivers who need help and people who want to give it.
A note on donations: Self4Care is not yet a registered charity — we’re completing our registration with the Canada Revenue Agency. Until that’s granted, we can’t issue official tax receipts. Register your support now and we’ll let you know the moment we’re able to accept tax-receiptable gifts.
Register your support
Let us know how you’d like to help. We’ll reach out with ways to get involved.
Contact
Email
info@self4care.com
Get in touch.
Questions, partnerships, or media — we’d love to hear from you.
Where we work
Based in Calgary, Alberta — serving caregivers across Canada.
Send us a message
We read every message and aim to reply within a few business days.