Child and Family Services - Foster Parenting Program
Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Social Development and Seniors - AKA: Formerly Department of Social Development and Housing
Service Description
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.
Information
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
-Be age 21 years or older
-Have resided in PEI for at least six months and plan to stay in PEI for at least two years
-Be financially stable
-Have adequate housing with a private bedroom for a foster child
-Be able to meet assessment criteria including criminal record and child protection record checks
-Be age 21 years or older
-Have resided in PEI for at least six months and plan to stay in PEI for at least two years
-Be financially stable
-Have adequate housing with a private bedroom for a foster child
-Be able to meet assessment criteria including criminal record and child protection record checks
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Call or email
Documents Required:
Not applicable
Program Email:
Program Phone Numbers:
- Charlottetown, Montague and Souris
902-368-5381 - Summerside and O'Leary
902-888-8100
Language:
English
Coverage Area:
Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Service Locations & Contact Info
- 161 St Peters Road, Charlottetown, PE C1A 5P7
- Coverage Area:Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible * Elevator access * Ramps and wheelchair accessible doors throughout the building
- October-May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June-September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
- General Inquiries
902-368-5330
