Adoption is the legal process through which a child or youth becomes a permanent part of a new family. Adoption Services is focused on finding families capable of meeting the needs of each child awaiting adoption. While the needs and wishes of the families are considered very...
It's ok to be young. It's ok to be older. Ageism or age discrimination affects us all - young and old, men and women. Negative attitudes and stereotypes about aging is harmful as it sends a negative message about self worth, respect, and ability. Learn more about older adult...
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...
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...
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...
In his 30 years as an elementary school teacher, Bill Hogg was always looking for a more meaningful ways to reach his students. Sometimes it was just a matter of getting them away from the ever-present technology and into the great outdoors. “Kids who are connected to the natural...
Six Island seniors have been named Senior Islanders of the Year for their outstanding contributions to communities across the province. The Senior Islander of the Year Awards were created to recognize and celebrate the many contributions of Island seniors in areas like...
Poverty is a complex social issue and has significant impacts on the social determinants of health. According to the 2016 census, over 23,000 (one in six) Islanders were below the Low Income Measure in 2015, while the same was true for one in seven Canadians (4.8 million people)...