There is no accepted measure of poverty in Canada. Instead, the measures of low income, need, and deprivation are used. None are perfect, but together they paint a picture.
The provincial government is accepting applications for the 2019 PEI Home Renovation Program and has expanded the eligibility criteria so that more Islanders can benefit. The program provides grants of up to $6,000 for major home renovations such as electrical, structural...
Supporting Island families - When parents separate, there can be a lot of wrangling over major decisions. It's Darrell Gallant’s job to help them put the fighting aside and deal with the important decisions about the children they share. As a mediator in the Family Court...
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Labour Market Agreement for Persons With Disabilities
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Annual Report
2015-2016
Supporting Island families - Jalene Cormier says getting more help with child care will make a big difference for her family. An increase in the province’s child-care subsidy program of $300,000 will benefit more than 1,600 Island children. Rates for before and after-school child...
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...
Canada – Prince Edward Island Labour Market Agreement for Persons With Disabilities Prince Edward Island Annual Report for 2016-17
The Department of Social Development and Seniors (SDS) is launching the Community Food Fund, a new initiative designed to strengthen community-based food supports across Prince Edward Island (PEI). Through this fund, SDS is committed to partnering with community-based...