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About the Social Programs Appeal Board
2024-05-06
An applicant has the right to an appeal to an independent authority should they not be satisfied with the decisions made with respect to their application for assistance. The role of the Social Programs Appeal Board is to provide an independent hearing for disputed decisions.
The Board functions...
AccessAbility Supports
2024-05-03
AccessAbility Supports focus on empowering individuals living with disabilities to access the tools they need to reach their full potential and contribute to society as fully as possible.
The program supports Islanders with physical, intellectual, neurological, sensory and/or mental disabilities...
Supports for Foster Parents
2024-04-22
Financial Support
Foster parents receive automatic monthly room and board payments to help with the costs of caring for the child placed in their home. The monthly payment is intended to cover the costs for food and personal items the child needs while in the foster home. There are also...
TechNTalk
2024-04-18
What is “TechNTalk”?
“TechNTalk” refers to the series of digital literacy events for those 55 years and older across Prince Edward Island. These events aim to empower near seniors and seniors with the fundamental skills needed to communicate effectively in today’s digital world, while helping to...
Foster Parent Information Sessions
2024-04-17
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...
Seniors Navigator
2024-04-15
What is the role of the Seniors Navigators?
The role of the Seniors Navigators is to enhance access to information, and the navigational experiences of near seniors, seniors, their family members and their caregivers.
The work of the Seniors Navigators will allow seniors to access programs and...
Social Development and Seniors Policies
2024-04-12
Child and Family Services
Policies relating to all Child and Family Services
Child Protection Services
Children In Care
Foster Care
Post-Adoption Services
Social Programs
Policies relating to all Social Programs
Child Care Subsidy
AccessAbility Supports
Social Assistance
Seniors...
Social Assistance Policies
2024-04-12
General Policies
1.1 Delegated Authority
1.2 Eligibility
1.3 Cohabitation
1.5 Transient Persons
1.6 Emergency Assistance
1.7 Family Violence
Support Plan Policies
2.2 Case Plans
2.3 Credit/Service Authorization
Employment Policies
3.1 Employable Persons
3.2 Exemptions from Employment
3...
Supports for Family Violence
2024-04-11
If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, help is available.
Adult and Child Protection
If anyone suspects a child or a vulnerable adult is at risk of neglect or abuse, report your concern.
Child Protection
1-877-341-3101 (8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday-Friday) and 1-800-341-...
Help for Child Care Expenses
2024-03-25
The Child Care Subsidy Program assists Islanders with the cost of child care and daycare services for children up to and including 12 year-olds.
Eligibility
Assistance is available for Islanders who are working, attending school or at home - depending on your situation and...