Child and Family Services Policies relating to all Child and Family Services Child Protection Services Children In Care Foster Care Post-Adoption Services Social Programs Policies relating to all Social Programs Child Care Subsidy AccessAbility Supports Social Assistance Seniors...
Hon. Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, issued the following statement marking World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: “Tomorrow, June 15 th, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It is a day to shine a spotlight on the mistreatment of older adults. We all want to...
There is a badminton net in the front yard and a garden in the back. A list of chores hangs on the fridge. Sunlight streams in through the windows and the floor creaks in some places as you walk on it. There are award ribbons pinned to the wall in one of the bedrooms, drawings...
The Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA) replaces the Child Protection Act. It was passed in the fall 2023 sitting of the Legislative Assembly and was enacted on September 9, 2024. The CYFSA is about what is best for children in PEI. It requires that the best interests of...
Increases to social programs rates will come into effect on March 1, 2024 to expand support and resources to Island households receiving assistance. Islanders receiving Social Assistance or Assured Income benefits will see a five per cent increase to their basic unit rate (BUR)...
Parenting is full of joys– and challenges. Sometimes, a little extra support can go a long way. That’s where Triple P comes in. It stands for Positive Parenting Program. “Triple P recognizes that parenting is a tough job, and that it’s okay, even normal, to need support,” says...
The Children’s Summer Food Program is now open for registration for families who need help accessing healthy meals for children this summer. Precooked, frozen meals that can be reheated are available throughout July and August for Island families with school-aged children...
Islanders who are clients of Social Programs and receive the semiannual school-age allowance payment by mail can take steps to avoid service interruptions due to the Canada Post strike. This allowance is paid in August and December to eligible families with school-age children...
Islanders who receive a monthly Social Programs payment by mail (including Social Assistance, AccessAbility Supports, Child Care Subsidy, At Home Caregiver Benefit and Seniors Independence Initiative) can take steps to avoid service interruptions due to the Canada Post strike...
Call 2-1-1 or search the https://pe.211.ca website to connect with social, government and non-urgent health services quickly and easily. 211 is an information and referral service available to support all Islanders. Whether you are a permanent resident, a visitor, or a service...