The Prince Edward Island Poverty Elimination Strategy Act was enacted in May 2021. This report lists indicators set out by the Act to be reported on and baseline data related to those indicators.
The Community Outreach Centre will have a new operator beginning April 18th, 2022. The Adventure Group will lead the day-to-day operations of the Centre with support from partners; the Canadian Mental Health Association – PEI Division, Upper Room Hospitality Ministry and...
The Province is providing funding to food banks who are not members of the Association of Island Food Banks and is introducing a food security program for seniors. Seniors aged 65+ facing financial challenges with securing healthy and nutritious food can apply for the Senior’s...
Exemptions from Employment policy for Social Assistance and AccessAbility Supports
Social Assistance Handbook for the Social Assistance Program.
Today is 211 Day recognizing the free, confidential assistance available to people 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. The 211 system provides a single point of entry for Islanders to access supports and services in their communities. When someone dials 2-1-1...
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...