Information Sessions
Attend a one hour information session to learn more about becoming a foster parent. For more information, please see our Foster Parent Information Sessions Page or call (902) 888-8106.
Information Sessions
Be a Foster Parent
Every day, foster families across Prince Edward Island open their homes and their hearts to children who need safe and loving homes.
Application process
Learn about the steps and supports along the way if you are interested in becoming a foster parent.
Supports for foster
parents
Learn about the financial support, training and education that is available to foster parents.
PEI needs foster parents like you now more than ever
There is always a need for more foster parents in Prince Edward Island; there are children of all ages, abilities, and needs who require placement. Child and Family Services offers many supports to foster parents. For example, both foster parents and children have their own social workers they can speak to if issues arise that are difficult to address in the home.
Children in Care Drug Program
For children under the care of the Director of Child Protection, either temporarily or permanently, approved prescription and non-prescription medications are covered under the Children in Care Drug Program.
Children in Care Drug Program
Transition Apartments for Youth
The Transition Apartments for Youth opened in 2020 and provide support youth between the ages of 18-24, who have either aged out of care or were previously in care at some point in their life.
Transition Apartments for Youth