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Seniors Independence Initiative
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...
Increased funding to help Island seniors stay independent in their homes
Island seniors eligible for the Seniors Independence Initiative (SII) can now access up to $1,800 annually for practical services that make it easier for them to remain in their own homes and communities. The SII program provides financial assistance for services such as light...
Social Development and Seniors Policies
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...
Rural Growth Initiative Applicant Guide
Please check here for the most up to date version of the Rural Growth Initiative Applicant Guide
Get Help for Your Home
Whether you wish to BUY YOUR FIRST HOME or need to RENOVATE or make REPAIRS in order to stay in your existing house, help is available! All Residents Down Payment Assistance Program - Saving for a down payment for your first home may seem impossible. Depending on your income, you...
Social Development and Housing Annual Report 2022-2023
Annual Report for the Department of Social Development and Housing for the year 2022-2023.
Social Development and Housing Annual Report 2021-2022
Annual Report for the Department of Social Development and Housing for the year 2021-2022.
Monthly Social Programs payments available for pick up during Canada Post strike
Islanders who receive a monthly Social Programs payment by mail (including Social Assistance, AccessAbility Supports, Child Care Subsidy, At Home Caregiver Benefit and Seniors Independence Initiative) can take steps to avoid service interruptions due to the Canada Post strike...
Social Development and Housing Annual Report 2020-2021
Annual Report for the Department of Social Development and Housing for the year 2020-2021.