The Children’s Summer Food Program is now open for registration for families who need help accessing healthy meals for children this summer. Precooked, frozen meals that can be reheated are available throughout July and August for Island families with school-aged children...
There is a badminton net in the front yard and a garden in the back. A list of chores hangs on the fridge. Sunlight streams in through the windows and the floor creaks in some places as you walk on it. There are award ribbons pinned to the wall in one of the bedrooms, drawings...
The Poverty Elimination Strategy Act became law in May 2021. It is a requirement of the Act that the Government of Prince Edward Island provide an annual report on progress made toward targets to eliminate poverty, food insecurity, and chronic homelessness.
The Poverty Elimination Strategy Act became law in May 2021. It is a requirement of the Act that the Government of Prince Edward Island provide an annual report on progress made toward targets to eliminate poverty, food insecurity, and chronic homelessness.
The toll-free Child Protection telephone numbers have been impacted by an issue affecting some Government of PEI toll-free numbers not being routed to the proper destination. Until this issue has been resolved, anyone with a child protection concern is asked to call 1-902-368...
A list of community meal locations has been created to make it easier for seniors to find a community meal in their area. For any questions or to register, seniors are encouraged to contact the organization providing the meal directly.
Parenting is full of joys– and challenges. Sometimes, a little extra support can go a long way. That’s where Triple P comes in. It stands for Positive Parenting Program. “Triple P recognizes that parenting is a tough job, and that it’s okay, even normal, to need support,” says...
Free tax-help clinics are currently available to Island residents with modest-to-no income and a simple tax situation who need assistance to complete their tax and benefit return. Super Clinics will also be offered this year, where additional service providers will be on hand to...
Cheryl Jamieson has spent her career as a social worker supporting children and families – and she wouldn’t have it any other way. She started on the frontlines of child protection work doing focused intervention, which involves working with families when a child is found to need...