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More help available for child care costs
2018-10-12
Supporting Island families -
Child care will be more affordable and accessible for Island families.
The child-care subsidy provided by the Prince Edward Island government is increasing. Rates for school-aged child care and private sitters will be raised and the number of families whose child care...
Senior Islanders of the Year recognized
2018-10-01
Five outstanding Islanders have been named 2018’s Senior Islanders of the Year for their contributions to Island communities.
Grace Blackette, Evelyn Jenkins, Kaye Larkin, Ann Sherman, and Fairley Yeo received their awards in Summerside today from Family and Human Services Minister Tina Mundy and...
Use your instincts to avoid a scam
2018-09-14
For seniors targeted by fraud artists, Scott Lundrigan has some important advice.
“Don’t blame yourselves when these people come after you,” said Lundrigan, Prince Edward Island’s Crime Stoppers Program coordinator. “They don’t pick victims personally because the victim is naive. They’re literally...
Career opportunities in Child and Family Services
2018-09-11
You can make a difference in the lives of children and families on Prince Edward Island.
Our team at Child and Family Services has career opportunities for caring, dedicated professionals who share in our vision of healthy individuals, families and communities reaching their full potential....
AccessAbility Supports (formerly Disability Support Program)
2018-07-13
Islanders living with disabilities will have more and better assistance from the Prince Edward Island government through AccessAbility Supports.
Province expands disability supports for Islanders
2018-07-12
Islanders living with disabilities will have more and better assistance from the Prince Edward Island government.
Expansions to the Disability Support Program – now called AccessAbility Supports – will include a coordinator to help clients navigate the system, job coaching and skills training,...
Funding available for projects to benefit seniors
2018-06-26
Organizations and communities that work to improve the lives of Island seniors can now apply for provincial government funding.
Applications are being accepted until July 27 for the annual PEI Seniors’ Secretariat grants at www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/family-and-human-services/seniors...
Do you know an outstanding Island senior?
2018-06-25
Nominations for the annual Senior Islanders of the Year awards are being accepted until July 20.
The annual awards recognize the significant contributions of Island seniors in community life including: volunteerism, artistic achievement, fund raising, community participation, career achievements,...
Ageism
2018-06-18
Age discrimination or ageism occurs when people are discriminated against because of their age.
It’s ok to be young. It’s ok to be older.
Ageism affects us all – young and old, men and women. Negative attitudes and stereotypes about aging are deeply rooted in our culture television and movies,...
Call for Proposals - Seniors' Secretariat Community Grants 2019
2018-06-13
The PEI Seniors’ Secretariat is inviting organizations and community groups who are seeking the opportunity to undertake activities which align with the Secretariat’s priority areas of action to submit a proposal for funding.