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Increased funding to help Island seniors stay independent in their homes
Island seniors eligible for the Seniors Independence Initiative (SII) can now access up to $1,800 annually for practical services that make it easier for them to remain in their own homes and communities. The SII program provides financial assistance for services such as light...
YES Coaches help youth in care navigate their journey to adulthood
Jenn Girard has filled her shared office with graduation decor. There is a “Class of 2024” banner, graduation cap cutouts, and other congratulatory trimmings. She’s celebrating two youth who graduated from Holland College in June. She knows them from the group home where she used...
Nominations for 2024 Senior Islander of the Year Awards now open
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Senior Islander of the Year Awards. These awards recognize seniors for their contributions in different areas including volunteering and community involvement, fundraising, fitness and recreation, education and research. “It is so important...
Caring Dads Program
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...
Statement by Minister Ramsay recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Hon. Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, issued the following statement marking World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: “Tomorrow, June 15 th, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It is a day to shine a spotlight on the mistreatment of older adults. We all want to...
YES Program
The Youth Extended Services (YES) Program provides youth in the care of the Director of Child Protection and youth who have aged out of care of the Director of Child Protection (up to age 21) with a variety of supports to assist with the successful transition to adulthood. Who is...
Social Development and Housing Annual Report 2022-2023
Annual Report for the Department of Social Development and Housing for the year 2022-2023.
Children’s Summer Food Program open for registration
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...
Not just a house: creating a home and opportunities for youth in care
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...