Stable, safe, adequate housing is a fundamental human need, and provides a foundation from which Islanders can achieve success in education, employment, community participation, and health.
The Seniors Independence Initiative provides financial assistance for practical services that make it easier for seniors to remain in their own homes and communities. Help is available for services such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation, medical alert system, communication (including internet fees), grass cutting and snow removal. The program complements supports provided to seniors by family members/friends and other government programs. Eligible applicants can access up to $1,800 depending on income. Who can apply? Applicants must: be 65 years of age or older; live...
Free tax-help clinics are currently available to Island residents with modest-to-no income and a simple tax situation who need assistance to complete their tax and benefit return. Super Clinics will also be offered this year, where additional service providers will be on hand to...
Workshops focused on important financial information for seniors are being offered across the Island this fall. These free workshops will inform seniors about scam and fraud prevention, provincial and federal benefits that PEI seniors may be eligible for, and additional supports...
A presentation of the Adoption Act Review Advisory Committee for use during public consultations.
As someone who needed foster care as a child, Danny Phalen understands the importance of protecting vulnerable children. Phalen was a youth representative on the advisory committee reviewing the province’s Child Protection Act, which is required by regulation to be reviewed every...
Living with Parents & Relatives policy for Social Assistance.
Family Ties is a counselling program within the Child and Family Services Division of the Department of Social Development and Seniors. It is a trauma informed program that provides counselling support primarily to children and youth. Family sessions and parenting psychoeducation...