Government

Foster Parent Information Sessions

Published date: August 14, 2026

To learn more about becoming a foster parent, you can attend a one hour information session. Sessions are held in person by appointment at the Child Protection Services offices in Charlottetown, Summerside, O'Leary, Montague and Souris. To arrange to meet with a social worker about becoming a foster parent you can email: beafosterparent@gov.pe.ca or call 902-888-8106.

Group information sessions are also held throughout the year. 

Upcoming Group Information Sessions

Charlottetown

Child and Family Services Office, 161 St. Peters Road, Sherwood Business Centre, Boardroom A. 

  • August 26th, 12:00pm
  • September 23rd, 4:00pm

Summerside 

Child and Family Services Office, Second Floor, 290 Water Street

  • September 24th, 5:00pm
  • October 29th, 5:00pm
  • November 26th, 5:00pm
  • December 17th, 5:00pm

Note: RSVP for information sessions is required. Please email beafosterparent@gov.pe.ca or call 902-888-8106 to register.

Thank you for your interest in foster parenting!

Additional Links

General Inquiries

Department of Social Development and Seniors

2nd Floor, Jones Building
11 Kent Street
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8

Phone: 902-620-3777
Toll-free: 1-866-594-3777
Fax: 902-894-0242