The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are partnering to give victims of family violence and vulnerable young adults access to stable and affordable housing units as they transition to safer living arrangements. Today, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for...
Islanders living with disabilities will have more and better assistance from the Prince Edward Island government. Expansions to the Disability Support Program – now called AccessAbility Supports – will include a coordinator to help clients navigate the system, job coaching and...
The Grandparent and Alternative Care Provider Program was created by the Department of Social Development and Seniors as a program for children who have been found in need of protection under the Child Youth and Family Services Act and require out-of-home care. The program...
Jenn Girard has filled her shared office with graduation decor. There is a “Class of 2024” banner, graduation cap cutouts, and other congratulatory trimmings. She’s celebrating two youth who graduated from Holland College in June. She knows them from the group home where she used...
Every day, foster families across Prince Edward Island open their homes and their hearts to children who need safe and loving homes. Foster families play an important role in our communities by providing care on a short or long-term basis for children up to age 18 who are in the...
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)...
Five Island seniors were honoured with the Senior Islander of the Year Award for the positive impact they have made to their communities. These awards recognize the efforts that seniors have made in areas like volunteering, artistic achievement, fundraising, sports, recreation...
Honourable Barb Ramsay Minister of Social Development and Seniors 2nd Floor Jones PO Box 2000 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8 Dear Minister Ramsay, I am pleased to have you serve as the Minister of Social Development and Seniors. On April 3, 2023, we were given a mandate by Islanders...
Ten PEI residents were recognized today – on the International Day of Older Adults – for their outstanding contributions to the province at the Senior Islander of the Year Award ceremony. The Senior Islander of the Year Award was created to celebrate the many contributions of...
Six Island Seniors have been awarded the Senior Islander of the Year for 2022. The Senior Islanders of the Year Awards celebrate the work of Island seniors in areas like volunteering, artistic achievement, leadership, mentorship, fundraising, community participation and career...