Supports and Services
The Disability Support Program has expanded and is now called AccessAbility Supports. New supports offer more and better assistance to Islanders living with disabilities.
Disabilities may include physical, intellectual, neurological, sensory and mental...
Family Resource Centres offer programs and resources for children and families. These include parent education and support groups, parent resources, prenatal nutrition programs, drop-in play, toy-lending libraries, and outreach for smaller Island...
Are you living on a low or modest income or getting social assistance?
Are you aware that if you file your taxes each year you can get your share from government programs?
Families with children
Filing your income tax return is the key to receiving...
The Child Care Subsidy Program assists Islanders with the cost of child care and daycare services for children up to and including 12 year-olds.
Eligibility
Assistance is available for Islanders who are working, attending school or at home - depending...
Housing assistance provides low income Islanders with appropriate housing at a reduced cost. For qualified applicants, this might be renting a social housing unit or receiving a rent supplement that reduces the cost for rental market housing. The program...
Poverty is a complex social issue and has significant impacts on the social determinants of health. According to the 2016 census, over 23,000 (one in six) Islanders were below the Low Income Measure in 2015, while the same was true for one in seven...
Many Prince Edward Island grandparents are the primary caregivers for their grandchildren. Although emotionally rewarding, parenting a grandchild can be challenging. Some grandparents may feel isolated, uncertain, or stressed. Many grandparents may also...
The Social Assistance Program helps you meet your basic needs when you cannot. The program provides help on a case-by-case basis to people who meet the requirements.
What will the Social Assistance Program help me pay for?
Social Assistance will assist...
The Prince Edward Island government is making significant changes to social assistance that will empower Islanders and help them improve their lives. Here are the improvements.
Earn more income and have more savings – without losing benefits
Higher...
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...
The Department of Social Development and Housing is offering food support for Island families in need. If your family is facing challenges securing healthy food, this program can help. We provide pre-cooked, reheatable meals for children that are...