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Social Programs - Payment Dates
2026 Payment Date Schedule for Social Programs.
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Mailed cheques resume for social programs
The mailing of monthly social programs cheques, interrupted by the Canada Post strike, has resumed and cheques are now being sent out on schedule. Effective immediately, cheques for the following programs will be mailed directly to clients: Social Assistance AccessAbility...
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Poverty Elimination Strategy Act Annual Report 2024-25
The Poverty Elimination Strategy Act became law in May 2021.
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Policies relating to all Social Programs
1.1 Applicant Identification 1.2 Home Visits 1.3 Documentation Requirements 1.4 Interoffice File Transfers 1.5 Audits 1.6 Social Programs Appeals 1.7 Recovery of Overpayments 1.8 Payments to Agents 1.10 Transient Persons
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New funding available to strengthen community food supports
The provincial government is launching a new initiative to support organizations in addressing food insecurity across Prince Edward Island. The Community Food Fund will provide up to $10,000 in financial assistance to eligible organizations, or individuals partnering with...
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Community Food Fund
The Department of Social Development and Seniors (SDS) is launching the Community Food Fund, a new initiative designed to strengthen community-based food supports across Prince Edward Island (PEI). Through this fund, SDS is committed to partnering with community-based...
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Community Food Fund Guidelines
Eligibility and funding guidelines for the Community Food Fund.
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New Campaign Aims to Promote the Benefits of Foster Parenting
For Megan Burnside and Randy Campbell, foster parenting is not only about the positive impact they can have on a child’s life, but also about the meaningful ways that child can enrich their own. A new campaign from the province aims to attract new foster families and respite...