The Department of Social Development and Housing will offer ongoing emergency basic needs supports and food delivery for Island families impacted by school closures. Emergency Basic Needs Supports Any Islander who is currently impacted by COVID-19 with limited social supports, is...
Islanders receiving provincial social program benefits who have school aged children will see their winter school aged allowance doubled for this year. This one-time increase will support 1,345 school aged children. For December 2021, families with children aged 4-11 will receive...
Temporary shelter is available for Islanders in need, especially during extreme weather events or inclement weather. Additional emergency shelter beds have been allocated in preparation for inclement weather this week. Media contact: Rebecca Gass Senior Communications Officer...
Vision and Eye Care policy for Social Assistance and AccessAbility Supports.
Pregnancy Food Allowance policy for Social Assistance and AccessAbility Supports.
Living with Parents or Relatives policy for AccessAbility Supports.
Living with Parents & Relatives policy for Social Assistance.