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...
The Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA) that was passed in the fall 2023 sitting of the Legislative Assembly has been proclaimed and is now in effect. The CYFSA replaces the Child Protection Act and makes key enhancements to the fundamental rights of children in Prince...
The final report of the Child Protection Act Review Advisory Committee
Final report from the Child Protection Act Review advisory committee.
Child Protection Services Policy #1.15
Request for Child Protection Record Disclosure
Child Protection Policy #1.16
Record Disclosure Process for
Director of Child Protection
Initiated Court Applications and
Proceedings
This resource guide is the result of collaboration between Child Protection Services and Prince Edward Island’s First Nations. The guide is intended to be a beginning point for engagement and continued learning.
Adoption is the legal process through which a child or youth becomes a permanent part of a new family. Adoption Services is focused on finding families capable of meeting the needs of each child awaiting adoption. While the needs and wishes of the families are considered very...
Overview of Animal Welfare Act : Animals must be provided with adequate food, water, and shelter and access to veterinary care when injured or ill. It is illegal to travel with dogs, and other companion animals, in the back of a pickup truck. Any form of cosmetic surgery (tail...
The issues associated with child sexual abuse do not recognize jurisdictional or professional boundaries and therefore demand a coordinated response.