For families facing food insecurity, five healthy meals a week for their children can make a major positive difference over the summer months. That’s why the Provincial Government is once again supporting the Children’s Summer Food Program in 2025. “We know there are Island...
Today, Honourable Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, issued the following statement recognizing Child and Youth Worker week on Prince Edward Island: “Child and Youth Care workers play a vital role when it comes to the overall health of our community, and our...
1.1 Eligibility 1.2 Suite of Services 1.3 Funding Levels
1.1 Eligibility 1.2 Income and Parent Share 1.3 Rates 1.4 Reporting Changes
The Poverty Elimination Strategy Act became law in May 2021. It is a requirement of the Act that the Government of Prince Edward Island provide an annual report on progress made toward targets to eliminate poverty, food insecurity, and chronic homelessness.
Annual Report for the Department of Social Development and Seniors for the 2023-24 fiscal year.
The technical issues with the social programs toll-free 1-877-569-0546 screening line have been resolved. Media contact: Jill Edwards Department of Social Development and Seniors jedwards@gov.pe.ca
The social programs toll-free 1-877-569-0546 screening line is currently experiencing technical issues. The Department of Social Development and Seniors is working with the service provider to resolve the issue as soon as possible. During this time, individuals who need access to...
Today, Honourable Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, issued the following statement recognizing March as National Social Work Month. “March is a time to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of social workers in communities across our province...
Federal and Provincial Benefits for Residents Are you living on a low or modest income or getting social assistance? Are you aware that if you file your taxes each year you can get your share from government programs? Families with children Filing your income tax return is the...