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Positive Parenting: the Triple P approach
2024-03-14
Parenting is full of joys– and challenges.
Sometimes, a little extra support can go a long way. That’s where Triple P comes in. It stands for Positive Parenting Program.
“Triple P recognizes that parenting is a tough job, and that it’s okay, even normal, to need support,” says Kelly MacWilliams...
Social Worker Spotlight: Cheryl Jamieson
2024-03-06
Cheryl Jamieson has spent her career as a social worker supporting children and families – and she wouldn’t have it any other way.
She started on the frontlines of child protection work doing focused intervention, which involves working with families when a child is found to need protection or is...
Foster families are needed across the Island
2023-05-18
There is a need for foster families across the province to provide safe and nurturing homes to children up to age 18. Being a foster parent can be life changing for parents, children and youth.
Islanders who are interested can apply to provide support for children as a:
full time foster parent...
Social work student offers support - and receives it - in job placement
2022-03-04
When Mark Wiebe finished his on-the-job training in social work last fall, he didn’t have to go far to find a place that would hire him.
He was already there.
“I finished my job placement and that transitioned straight into work,” says the 24-year-old who graduated in January with a master’s...
Islanders asked to give feedback on Child Protection Act consultation draft
2021-09-22
Islanders can provide their input for the Child Protection Act consultation draft through online submissions beginning today.
The Act is reviewed every five years by an advisory committee on behalf of the Minister of Social Development and Housing. This year, the Child Protection Act Review...
Food Security Program
2021-09-13
The Department of Social Development and Housing is offering food support for Island families impacted by the school closures in Charlottetown. If your family is facing challenges securing healthy food, this program can help. We provide pre-cooked, reheatable meals for children that are delivered...
Youth Worker Spotlight: Karrie MacDougall
2021-05-06
Karrie MacDougall has been a staple figure in the lives of some of PEI’s youth in care.
Karrie is a member of the Child and Family Services team in PEI. She is the Team Lead for the Transitions Apartments that support youth who have aged out of care. Her work includes program development,...
Social Worker Spotlight: Devon McGregor
2021-03-26
Devon McGregor is one of the more consistent adults in the life of some of our Island youth.
As a member of Prince Edward Island’s Child and Family Services Child in Care Team, Devon serves youth in foster homes, group homes or those about to age out of the system in a variety of ways. Her work...
Islanders asked to give input on Child Protection Act review
2021-03-22
Islanders can provide their input for the Child Protection Act review through online submissions beginning today.
The Act is reviewed every five years by an advisory committee on behalf of the Minister of Social Development and Housing. Islanders can submit their input at Child Protection Act...
More adoption information available soon
2020-01-31
Changes to the Adoption Act will provide adult adoptees and birth parents access to more information and offer the option for privacy upon request.
Any adoption that is finalized after January 31, 2020 will be considered open. For adult adoptees, 18 years of age or older, this means information...