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 abuse and neglect of an older adult can occur anywhere and can happen to anyone. June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), a day to bring attention to the issue of elder abuse and recognize that rights don’t get old. “We, as a community, benefit from the...
A new telephone program offers free information, fun and friendship over the phone to Islanders of all ages. The “PEI Party Line” will host 45-minute calls on various topics with a featured guest speaker. The program begins today with folklore researcher Dutch Thompson and...
Community Services and Seniors
Annual Report
for the Fiscal Year April 2012 to March 2013
A new program being offered by the Department of Social Development and Housing aims to help male caregivers break the cycle of gender-based violence in their families. Caring Dads is an intervention program for self-identifying men who have abused, neglected, or exposed their...
The provincial government is partnering with The Wheelhouse, The Kings Playhouse and Meals on Wheels PEI to operate a Seniors’ Food Pilot Program in the Georgetown and Cardigan areas for 12-weeks beginning March 14. PEI seniors, aged 65 and older, can register as of today, March...
Low or modest-income Islanders – or those receiving social assistance – may be eligible for more money from the provincial and federal governments. “Some people could be missing out on benefits, and even back pay through certain programs,” Family and Human Services Minister Tina...
What is the role of the Seniors Navigators? The role of the Seniors Navigators is to enhance access to information, and the navigational experiences of near seniors, seniors, their family members and their caregivers. The work of the Seniors Navigators will allow seniors to...
Social Assistance will help you pay for basic needs (food, clothing, shelter) when you do not have enough money. Depending on your financial need, you may also receive payment for childcare, medicine, and other living essentials. If you are a PEI resident age 18 years or older...
The provincial government is expanding the Seniors’ Food Pilot Program to Murray Harbour and Murray River. This expands the Kings County Pilot outside of the Georgetown area where it was initially launched. PEI seniors in Murray River and Murray Harbour, aged 65 and older, can...