Islanders now have access to quick, online information about their qualification for help with early learning and child care costs. A bilingual Child Care Subsidy Calculator has been created, to help families determine their eligibility for the child care subsidy program and get...
Supporting Island families - Government continues to accept applications for the Seniors Independence Initiative and reminds Island S eniors that help is available to make it easier for them to remain in their own homes and communities. The Seniors Independence Initiative...
The Department of Social Development and Housing will continue to offer food delivery to Island families facing challenges with food security as a result of the Province-wide school closures. The Food Security Program will provide pre-cooked, reheatable meals for children that...
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...
Nominations for the annual Senior Islanders of the Year awards are being accepted until July 15. The annual awards recognize the significant contributions of Island seniors in community life including: volunteerism, artistic achievement, fund raising, community participation...
Karrie MacDougall has been a staple figure in the lives of some of PEI’s youth in care. Karrie is a member of the Child and Family Services team in PEI. She is the Team Lead for the Transitions Apartments that support youth who have aged out of care. Her work includes program...
Cheryl Jamieson has spent her career as a social worker supporting children and families – and she wouldn’t have it any other way. She started on the frontlines of child protection work doing focused intervention, which involves working with families when a child is found to need...
It's ok to be young. It's ok to be older. Ageism or age discrimination affects us all - young and old, men and women. Negative attitudes and stereotypes about aging is harmful as it sends a negative message about self worth, respect, and ability. Learn more about older adult...
Supporting Island families November 22 is National Housing Day and Islanders are encouraged to work with provincial and municipal governments to help improve access to safe, affordable housing across the province. Meeting housing challenges is a need Islanders share with the rest...
Presented by Hon. Tina Mundy, Minister of Family and Human Services at Government House on the ocassion of a PEI Association for Community Living Tea and Declaration On behalf of Premier Wade MacLauchlan and the province of Prince Edward Island, it is my honour to declare October...