Today is 211 Day recognizing the free, confidential assistance available to people 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. The 211 system provides a single point of entry for Islanders to access supports and services in their communities. When someone dials 2-1-1...
What is an Associate Family? An Associate Family is a family in the community that houses and provides care to adults with varying degrees of intellectual disabilities or Autism. Associate Families create a supportive and safe home for adults who require support with living...
The Seniors Independence Initiative provides financial assistance for practical services that make it easier for seniors to remain in their own homes and communities. Help is available for services such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation, medical alert system, communication (including internet fees), grass cutting and snow removal. The program complements supports provided to seniors by family members/friends and other government programs. Eligible applicants can access up to $1,800 depending on income. Who can apply? Applicants must: be 65 years of age or older; live...
Recent changes to the Adoption Act allow for more openness with respect to birth records related to adoption. Frequently Asked Questions What changes are being made? Changes to the Adoption Act provide the ability for adult adoptees, 18 years of age or older, to have access to...
The United Way of PEI and the provincial government are recognizing February 11 as 211 Day, to increase awareness about how the 211 service can support Islanders. 211 is a free, confidential helpline that is available 24/7, every day of the year (including holidays) in 150+...
Five Island seniors have been named Senior Islanders of the Year for their outstanding contributions to communities across the province. The Senior Islanders of the Year awards celebrate the work of Island seniors in such areas as volunteering, artistic achievement, leadership...
Annual Report for the Department of Social Development and Housing for the year 2021-2022.
What is the Residential Services Program? The Residential Services Program supports Islanders 18 and older living with intellectual disabilities or Autism in connecting them to supports in their community, including day programs, skill development, and residential services. The...