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Islanders asked to give feedback on Child Protection Act consultation draft
Islanders can provide their input for the Child Protection Act consultation draft through online submissions beginning today. The Act is reviewed every five years by an advisory committee on behalf of the Minister of Social Development and Housing. This year, the Child Protection...
Food Security Program
The Department of Social Development and Housing is offering food support for Island families impacted by the school closures in Charlottetown. If your family is facing challenges securing healthy food, this program can help. We provide pre-cooked, reheatable meals for children...
2025 Children's Summer Food Program
The Children’s Summer Food Program delivers seven nutritious frozen meals each week to school-aged children of families facing food insecurity. Running throughout July and August, the program is dedicated to supporting households with demonstrated financial need, ensuring children have access to healthy meals all summer long. Who is eligible for the Children’s Summer Food Program? Children must be school-aged (Kindergarten to Grade 12, as of September 2025), and able to consume solid food. This program is primarily intended to support PEI families currently receiving financial support through...
Youth Worker Spotlight: Karrie MacDougall
Karrie MacDougall has been a staple figure in the lives of some of PEI’s youth in care. Karrie is a member of the Child and Family Services team in PEI. She is the Team Lead for the Transitions Apartments that support youth who have aged out of care. Her work includes program...
Post-Adoption Services Policies
6.01 Adoption Records 6.02 Disclosure of Non-Identifying Information 6.03 Disclosure of Identifying Information 6.04 Post-Adoption Register 6.05 Active Search 6.06 Disclosure Vetos 6.07 Contact Preferences