Family Law - Child Focused Parenting Plan Mediation Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Justice and Public Safety - AKA: JPS

Assists families experiencing separation and divorce with developing a comprehensive parenting plan to give co-parents a roadmap for what parenting is going to look like between the two homes.

The mediator is a neutral third party to who can help parents focus on the best interests of their children to create a parenting plan that helps transition children between homes easily and without conflict.

Note: You do not need a court order to access this service.

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Family Law - Child Support Services Office Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Justice and Public Safety - AKA: JPS

Provides information on the Federal Child Support Guidelines and assistance to individuals who do not have lawyers to complete the required court documents to apply for child support for the first time or to change an existing child support order. Assisted areas include:

Applying for child support orders
Changing an existing child support order or agreement
Creating special expense agreements that can be enforced by the PEI Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP)
Applying for Inter-jurisdictional Support Orders
Annual recalculation of child support if you have a child support order or agreement that provides for yearly recalculation

Note: The Child Support Services Office does not assist with legal advice, spousal support, division of property or appeals.

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Family Law - Family Law Navigator Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Justice and Public Safety - AKA: JPS

Provides assistance with navigating programs, supports and services for individuals who seek help in family law. Includes:

Information about family law programs and services
Referrals to appropriate services within and outside the Family Law Centre
Collaboration with other services to provide wrap-around support for families
Continued support as a family's situation changes

Navigators are available to meet one-on-one in person, online or via phone.

Note: Legal advice, suggestion or assistance with court forms are not provided.

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Family Law - Maintenance Enforcement Program Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Justice and Public Safety - AKA: JPS

Administers and enforces child and spousal support obligations under the terms of a court order or separation agreement. Once an order or separation agreement is registered with the program, support payments will be sent to the program rather than directly to the person receiving the payments. The program will then forward the payments to the recipient.

Note: Permission from ex-partner is not required to register.

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Family Law - New Ways for Families Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Justice and Public Safety - AKA: JPS

Program teaches parents experiencing high-conflict divorce or separation skills and strategies to manage the situation. Program is offered in-person and online.

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Family Law - Office of the Children's Lawyer Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Justice and Public Safety - AKA: JPS

Serves as an independent representative of the child/children involved in high-conflict custody cases. The aim is to protect and advocate for the best interests of the child/children and assists with family law issues of parenting time and decision-making responsibility regarding the child.

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Family Law - Self-Navigation Tool Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Justice and Public Safety - AKA: JPS

Online self-navigation tool to learn about free family law-related services for which they may be eligible.

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Family PRIDE Program Provided by: Mi'kmaq Confederacy of PEI - AKA: MCPEI; The Confederacy

Provides support and prevention services to assist Mi'kmaq families who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing difficulties at home that could impact the overall safety and wellbeing of their children.

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Family Program - Finding Hope and Building Strength Provided by: Canadian Mental Health Association Prince Edward Island Division - AKA: CMHA; CMHA PEI

Provides a free 8-week course to educate, support, and equip individuals who have a loved one living with a mental health concern. Course includes

Exploring treatment and community resources
Learn and practice self-care, boundaries, communication, and de-escalation

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Family Programs Provided by: Kids West Family Resource Centre

Provides a variety of classes, including:

Mommy and Me Book Club
Family Friendly Meals (take home information, tips, ingredients, and recipes for healthy and quick meals)
Music and craft programs
Self-esteem program for kids
Programs to promote physical activity and healthy nutrition choices
Programs for moms and their young children to socialize with others
Cooking for young kids and their parents/guardians

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