What is an Associate Family? An Associate Family is a family in the community that houses and provides care to adults with varying degrees of intellectual disabilities or Autism. Associate Families create a supportive and safe home for adults who require support with living...
Family Ties is a counselling program within the Child and Family Services Division of the Department of Social Development and Seniors. It is a trauma informed program that provides counselling support primarily to children and youth. Family sessions and parenting psychoeducation...
The Strongest Families Program provides high quality, timely, no cost mental health care for Prince Edward Island children and youth and their families. The program is delivered online and through telehealth services. You do not need a referral to join this program. What at-home...
Island families experiencing high-conflict separation or divorce can be referred into New Ways for Families® training through the Family Law Centre. This training will empower parents with skills and strategies to manage high-conflict situations. To take this training, families...
Visit the Family Law Navigator website to learn about supports for individuals with children at any stage of separation or divorce. You can also use the self-navigation tool to learn about free services that can help. You don't have to manage your family change alone. Parenting...
Can I take unpaid family leave? An employee with six months of continuous service with the same employer, can take unpaid leaves of absence up to three days during a twelve-month period to meet immediate and extended family responsibilities. Immediate family member: spouse child...
The Family Law Navigator provides wrap-around support for individuals with a child(ren) at any stage of separation or divorce. The Navigator connects individuals with the resources they need. The Navigator is neutral, meaning that they do not take sides. As a family’s situation...
Family Resource Centres offer programs and resources for children and families. These include parent education and support groups, parent resources, prenatal nutrition programs, drop-in play, toy-lending libraries, and outreach for smaller Island communities. There are eight (8)...
The Family Medicine Residency Program is a two-year program that provides training in family medicine in Prince Edward Island to medical students who have completed their four-year medical degree. Once students enter the program, they are referred to as medical residents. What...
What are the benefits to becoming a licensed Family Home Centre? You can provide care for up to eight children in your home, depending on their ages. Families attending a licensed centre are eligible to apply for fee subsidies up to the maximum per diem rates through the Child...