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Allowances for Persons in Family Violence Shelters
Allowances for Persons in Family Violence Shelters policy for Social Assistance
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Being a foster family can be life changing for parents and children
Mike and Janine Hamilton have been foster parents for more than ten years and have even made an addition to their home so they can help keep siblings together in families where multiple children are in care. “Giving kids the opportunity to do things that they haven’t had the...
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Summer food security program open for registration
The summer food security program is open for registration for families in need of support. Precooked meals that can be reheated are available for any Island family facing challenges in securing healthy food for their children. Registration is required and meals will be delivered...
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Youth Worker Spotlight: Karrie MacDougall
Karrie MacDougall has been a staple figure in the lives of some of PEI’s youth in care. Karrie is a member of the Child and Family Services team in PEI. She is the Team Lead for the Transitions Apartments that support youth who have aged out of care. Her work includes program...
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More support for food security and shelter programs for Islanders
Boys and Girls Club in the province will receive more funding to support community programming that improves food security and shelter for people in need of this help. The provincial government is providing $100,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Summerside, in partnership with...
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Emergency basic needs supports and food program available for Islanders
The Department of Social Development and Housing will offer ongoing emergency basic needs supports and food delivery for Island families impacted by school closures. Emergency Basic Needs Supports Any Islander who is currently impacted by COVID-19 with limited social supports, is...
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2021 Child Protection Act Review Advisory Committee Report
Final report from the Child Protection Act Review advisory committee.
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Islanders asked to give feedback on Child Protection Act consultation draft
Islanders can provide their input for the Child Protection Act consultation draft through online submissions beginning today. The Act is reviewed every five years by an advisory committee on behalf of the Minister of Social Development and Housing. This year, the Child Protection...
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Social Worker Spotlight: Devon McGregor
Devon McGregor is one of the more consistent adults in the life of some of our Island youth. As a member of Prince Edward Island’s Child and Family Services Child in Care Team, Devon serves youth in foster homes, group homes or those about to age out of the system in a variety of...