Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Social Development and Seniors

Provides a 17-week group session program for fathers who have concerns about their violent act towards their children or children's mother. Program helps to develop a healthy relationship with them. Violent acts include: Over-controlling Over-involved Distant Irresponsible E...

Coordinates the process of legal adoption proceedings in PEI as outlined in the Adoption Act. This process creates a legal parent-child relationship between the adopted child and adoptive parent(s). Includes: Assisting children in the permanent care of the Director of Child Protection i...

People wishing to become foster parents for children ages 0-17 years who are in the care of Child and Family Services can apply to do so. Foster Parent Information Sessions are held regularly for those wanting to learn more and upcoming sessions are listed on the website.

Provides online resources to help Islanders understand: How to recognize signs a child may be suffering child sexual abuse What happens after abuse is reported Where survivors can find support What happens if you are charged with a sexual offence involving a child Provincial...

Provides post-adoption supports for adult adoptees, adoptive parents and birth parents that may include non-identifying and identifying information, health history, active searches, and registration on the Post Adoption registry. Services available vary by affected party. See website for deta...

By law, anyone who thinks a child is being abused or neglected by a parent or guardian must call Child Protection Services. Call if you think a child is/has: Being physically, sexually or emotionally hurt by a parent/guardian Been hurt and a parent/guardian did not prevent it but cou...

Online information about family violence prevention in Epekwitk / PEI. Includes: Making a safety plan Resource guides Resources for specific sectors including seniors, friends and family, workplaces, faith communities, teens and teachers How to avoid leaving online traces of se...

Provides youth in the care of the Director of Child Protection and youth who have aged out of care of the Director of Child Protection with a variety of supports to assist with the successful transition to adulthood. Includes: Employment Housing Education Health Finance C...

Free frozen reheatable meals for school aged children are available to be delivered directly to homes/day programs/workplaces across Epekwitk / PEI.Seven Meals are delivered to provided address per week from July 3-August 28, 2024. Registration runs June 12-August 21, 2024.Note: Once register...

Provides assistance with navigating programs, supports and services for older adults, offered by: Municipal, provincial, and federal government Non-profit and community organizations Private sector service providers Can also provide assistance with completing forms. In pers...

Provides supports and services to individuals living with a disability. Based on an assessment, support may be provided in one or more of the following areas: Personal: Life skills training in areas like meal preparation, budgeting, grocery shopping, recreational activities ...

Assists eligible parents with the cost of child care and daycare services for children up to 12 years of age.

Provides a rebate for hearing aids to eligible individuals with a maximum payable rebate of $6000. Hearing aids are payable once every five years.

Provides eligible older adults with financial assistance up to $1,800, depending on income, to help them pay for practical services that help them stay in their own homes. Services covered by funding include: General home maintenance Light house keeping Snow removal Grass cutti...

Provides financial assistance to eligible individuals and families to help pay for basic needs. A financial need is when basic needs cost more than income. Basic Needs: Food Clothing Household items Personal items Telephone or internet costs Shelter Utilities (pow...