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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...
Islanders invited to serve on the poverty-reduction council
2018-11-22
Supporting Island families
Islanders are invited to help implement the Poverty Reduction Action Plan by providing advice to government and support to community networks on initiatives that will help those who need it most.
The Poverty Reduction Council will monitor the delivery of 67 concrete...
National Housing Day
2018-11-22
Supporting Island families
November 22 is National Housing Day and Islanders are encouraged to work with provincial and municipal governments to help improve access to safe, affordable housing across the province.
Meeting housing challenges is a need Islanders share with the rest of Canada and...
Additional funding to support survivors of sexual assault
2018-11-15
Supporting Island families
Government is investing more than $216,000 in additional funding for the Prince Edward Island Rape and Sexual Assault Centre (PEIRSAC) to increase access to free specialized therapeutic services for those Islanders needing this support.
“Timely trauma counseling...
New initiatives to help all Islanders participate and thrive
2018-11-02
Significant new investments in shelter, food, and help for individuals looking for employment will give more Islanders an opportunity to participate to their fullest and assist those who need it the most.
The Prince Edward Island government today announced a series of initiatives to support...
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...
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,...