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Family Housing

Island families and individuals unable to obtain or maintain adequate housing due to a low household income, poor housing conditions, or other special circumstances may be eligible for family housing through the Family Housing Program. Eligible applicants may be approved for: Government-owned housing: Bachelor to four-bedroom units are equipped with essential appliances and utility services. Tenants must supply their own furniture and maintain tenant’s insurance coverage. Most families pay 25% of their household income for rent and cover the cost for heat and electricity, although adjustments...

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Family Violence Prevention Week 2024

Family Violence Prevention Week is May 13-19 and this year’s theme is Strong Beginnings: Resiliency in the Early Years. Communities and organizations across the Island will hold events throughout the week to engage people in conversation about family violence prevention, spread...

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Premier Renews Commitment to Family Violence Prevention

On Wear Purple Day and during Family Violence Prevention Week (May 13-19), Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, reaffirmed the province's dedication to preventing family violence and supporting those affected. This year's theme, Strong Beginnings: Resiliency in the...

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Family violence prevention week 2024 Walks in Silence schedule

Communities and organizations across the Island will hold events between May 13-19 to engage people in conversation about family violence prevention, spread awareness, pay tribute to victims, and share helpful tools and resources for victims and bystanders. These events include...

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Public Archives Guide to Tracing Your Family History in PEI

Have you ever wondered where your ancestors came from? Do you know when, why, and how they came to Prince Edward Island? Are you interested in learning more about your family history but don’t know where to start? This guide offers some basic tips to help you get started and...

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Building more child care spaces for families in Prince Edward Island

Every child deserves the best start in life. But for young families, including Millennial and Gen Z parents, the costs of child care can add up to a second rent or mortgage payment. This makes it harder to start and support a family, and as a result, parents—especially moms—often...

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Home Care Referral Form

Complete and submit this referral form to your local Home Care office to access services. A referral can be made by yourself, your family, care provider, or family doctor. Services are provided based on assessed need for a defined period of time.

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Genealogy at the Public Archives

The Public Archives and Records Office has a large collection of genealogical material including primary sources, finding aids, and indexes. Some of the major resources are listed below. If you are new to genealogy, Tracing Your Family History in PEI has tips to help you get...

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