Getting paid to care for a family member in Yukon
The short answer: there is no confirmed direct-funding or paid family caregiver program in Yukon. Yukon's Home Care Program delivers services in kind — nursing, personal care, and respite provided by the program — rather than as funding you manage and spend yourself. If that changes, this guide will be updated.
What is available
The Home Care Program provides services directly, including nursing care, personal care, and respite for family caregivers. Respite is the piece most caregivers overlook — it does not pay you, but it can meaningfully reduce the load.
How to access it
You can self-refer. Call Home Care at 867-667-5774 or toll-free 1-877-667-5774. Staff complete a referral form with you and arrange an assessment visit to work out what support fits.
What else to look at
Even where no paid-caregiver program exists, federal tax credits and benefits still apply, and how well your caregiving hours, expenses, and mileage are documented can matter at tax time. The benefits checker below is a reasonable next step.
Official source
Caring in a different province? See the Canada hub.
This is general information to help you get started — not legal or tax advice. For your specific situation, your provincial health authority or a qualified professional can confirm the current rules and exactly what applies to you.