Supporting Island Families The twelve members appointed to the Poverty Reduction Advisory Council bring a variety of experience and knowledge that will help to reduce the impact of poverty in the province. “We have a strong group of diverse individuals and I'm really looking...
Government committed to creating a collaborative Poverty Reduction Action Plan to address poverty on Prince Edward Island. Poverty Reduction Advisory Council The Poverty Reduction Advisory Council, made up of 12 community members, guided the process. We used a whole-of-community collaborative approach. Our process brought together: those affected by poverty community members not-for-profit groups private sector other government sectors academia and researchers Background Documents A PEI Poverty Reduction Discussion Paper along with fact sheets provided background information on poverty issues...
Call 911 or Child Protection Services if you know or suspect that a child needs protection from abuse. It is your legal responsibility to report concerns to a peace officer or the Director of Child Protection as soon as possible. Call 1 (877) 341-3101 during business hours Call 1...
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...
Supporting Island families - Island seniors will get financial help from the provincial government to enjoy a better quality of life in their own homes. A new Seniors Independence Program will provide for practical services such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, general...
As part of its mandate, the PEI Seniors’ Secretariat provides funding to community-based organizations for projects that align with the priorities of the Seniors’ Secretariat. Is my organization eligible to apply? The following are examples of organizations that are eligible to...