Support for your income and other financial programs and services. Main navigation Financial support for caregivers Do you provide ongoing care for a Veteran with significant health needs? If you provide this care without financial compensation, we may be able to provide you with a tax-free monthly benefit. Income Replacement Benefit for survivors and children A monthly payment for eligible survivors and orphans of a deceased CAF member or Veteran. Survivor's pension A monthly payment to the surviving spouse or common-law partner of a disability pensioner. Death benefit Recognizes the impact that a CAF member's service-related death has on the immediate family. Educational assistance for children Post-secondary financial assistance for children of a deceased Veteran or CAF member. Veterans Independence Program for survivors Payments for home services to help qualifying survivors to remain independent and self-sufficient in their home. Veterans Independence Program for primary caregivers Payments for home services to help qualifying caregivers to remain independent and self-sufficient in their home. Canadian Forces Income Support for survivors A monthly payment to help low-income survivors, and dependent children.