The Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA) that was passed in the fall 2023 sitting of the Legislative Assembly has been proclaimed and is now in effect. The CYFSA replaces the Child Protection Act and makes key enhancements to the fundamental rights of children in Prince...
The final report of the Child Protection Act Review Advisory Committee
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...
The Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA) replaces the Child Protection Act. It was passed in the fall 2023 sitting of the Legislative Assembly and was enacted on September 9, 2024. The CYFSA is about what is best for children in PEI. It requires that the best interests of...
Caring Dads is a program designed to help fathers and male caregivers improve their relationships with their children and the children's mothers. Who is eligible? Caring Dads is for fathers who have engaged in, or are at high risk of engaging in, domestic violence within their...
The issues associated with child sexual abuse do not recognize jurisdictional or professional boundaries and therefore demand a coordinated response.
A number of Canadian jurisdictions have amended legislation to achieve an increasingly more open approach to adoption records.
This resource guide is the result of collaboration between Child Protection Services and Prince Edward Island’s First Nations. The guide is intended to be a beginning point for engagement and continued learning.