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Social Assistance Handbook
Social Assistance Handbook for the Social Assistance Program.
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Social Programs Appeal Application
Anyone who is currently receiving Social Assistance or AccessAbility Supports, or who has newly applied for Social Assistance or AccessAbility Supports and recently had a decision to reduce, suspend, or cancel financial assistance, can request an appeal using this form.
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Social Assistance Program
Social Assistance will help you pay for basic needs (food, clothing, shelter) when you do not have enough money. Depending on your financial need, you may also receive payment for childcare, medicine, and other living essentials. If you are a PEI resident age 18 years or older...
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Improved social assistance will empower Islanders
Major enhancements to the provincial government’s social assistance program will help Islanders overcome barriers and become more self reliant. The significant improvements (details at www.princeedwardisland.ca/SA-renewal) include: allowing Islanders to have more savings – and...
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Caring Dads program aims to break abuse cycle
A new program being offered by the Department of Social Development and Housing aims to help male caregivers break the cycle of gender-based violence in their families. Caring Dads is an intervention program for self-identifying men who have abused, neglected, or exposed their...
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Statement by Honourable Barb Ramsay on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Hon. Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, issued the following statement to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities: “Each year on December 3, we recognize the United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities to celebrate the...
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Community Outreach Centre hosts open house
Islanders are invited to the Community Outreach Centre at 241 Euston Street in Charlottetown for an open house on Saturday, September 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is open to all members of the public who will be able to see the space, learn about the services offered...
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Men’s shelters in Charlottetown change to bookings by phone
Reservations for temporary shelter at Bedford MacDonald House and Deacon House in Charlottetown will change to phone-in bookings through the Shelter Support Line instead of in-person reservations beginning Monday, January 10. Both men’s shelters will now operate on a 12-hour...