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...
Supporting Island families - Our government is committed to the well-being of children. Unfortunately some children are unable to be cared for by their parents. In those situations, we want to make sure that grandparents and other care givers receive the help they need to care...
Supporting Island families The provincial government wants feedback from Islanders on whether or not Prince Edward Island’s adoption records should be open. Islanders can provide input until March 31 by attending a public meeting, sending written submissions, or requesting a...
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...
Supporting Island families After 11 years as the only employee of the Autism Society of PEI, Nathalie Walsh is eager to accept government’s help to improve services for Islanders with autism and those who love them. “This funding is literally life changing for the society,” Walsh...
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...
Supporting Island families - Islanders’ experiences and thoughts about poverty are needed to help develop a collaborative, province-wide poverty reduction plan. From now through June, the provincial government and the poverty reduction advisory council will gather public input...
Ken Williams appreciated being asked to show, through photography, that it can be challenging for aging Islanders to find the services they need. The Ebenezer resident was one of more than 250 Islanders who participated in talks leading to the development of Prince Edward Island...
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...
Supporting Island families - Government continues to accept applications for the Seniors Independence Initiative and reminds Island S eniors that help is available to make it easier for them to remain in their own homes and communities. The Seniors Independence Initiative...