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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...
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...
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...
Improving foster care for Island children
2019-10-11
Recommendations to improve the provincial foster care program will benefit foster parents and the health and well-being of Island children in care.
There are currently 80 foster families across the Island and approximately 200 children in care of the Province. A recent review of the foster care...
Online child care subsidy calculator provides easy access to information
2019-09-20
Islanders now have access to quick, online information about their qualification for help with early learning and child care costs.
A bilingual Child Care Subsidy Calculator has been created, to help families determine their eligibility for the child care subsidy program and get an estimate of...
Early Issue of Family and Human Services November payments
2018-11-27
Supporting Island families -
Social Assistance and Child and Family Services clients who receive regular monthly payments from the Department of Family and Human services will be issued program payments on Wednesday, November 28 by cheque and Electronic Funds Transfer. Although Canada Post...