News releases from Community Services (Page 4)

Government is expanding a pilot program offering free monthly bus passes and subsidized taxi service in Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) with a goal of creating better transportation options for those living on lower incomes.

A pilot program offering free annual Halifax Transit bus passes for people who receive Employment Support and Income Assistance (ESIA) in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is now a permanent program.

Premier Iain Rankin announced today, June 21, the province is doubling its support to $1 million for The Flower Cart Group’s construction of a new facility in New Minas to help adults with diverse abilities develop life and employment skills.

Nova Scotians now have access to free online training to identify and respond to sexual exploitation of children and youth.

The government of Nova Scotia is providing $6.4 million to create permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness in Halifax and the Annapolis Valley.

The province is investing $553,000 to provide safe, permanent homes and support services for men exiting homelessness in Sydney.

The province is providing $100,000 to develop a proposal for a community-based, permanent housing project for up to 100 women and children.

The province is investing $350,000 to add 15 temporary shelter beds in partnership with the Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre in Halifax. The beds will be at the centre’s North Park shelter location until the end of 2021.

De nouvelles restrictions sont entrées en vigueur, aujourd'hui 10 mai, afin de contribuer à réduire la propagation de la COVID-19. Seuls les résidents permanents de la Nouvelle-Écosse et les personnes qui se déplacent pour des raisons essentielles peuvent entrer dans la province.

The Rankin government is investing $1.3 million to help ensure vulnerable Nova Scotians get the food they need during the third wave of COVID-19. This funding will be provided to Feed Nova Scotia, smaller food banks and charitable organizations, and Family Resource Centres across Nova Scotia.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the prevalence of sexual assault, share information about available resources and foster a greater understanding of consent.

Vulnerable Nova Scotians will continue to have the resources and protection they need during the pandemic, thanks to $11.5 million in funding from the federal Safe Restart Agreement.

Le gouvernement Rankin a annoncé, aujourd'hui 18 mars, que les familles d'accueil à temps plein recevront un paiement unique de 5 000 $ en vertu de l'initiative « Because You Care » à l'appui des familles d'accueil. Cette initiative reconnaît que les familles d'accueil doivent engager des dépenses pour lesquelles elles ne soumettent pas toujours une demande de remboursement.

The Rankin government announced today, March 18, full-time foster families will receive a one-time payment of $5,000 under the Because You Care Foster Family initiative. The initiative is in recognition of the fact that foster families incur expenses for which they often do not submit a claim.

Legislation introduced today, March 12, will change the way the province treats adoption records.

Une loi déposée aujourd'hui 12 mars changera la façon dont le gouvernement provincial traite les dossiers d'adoption.

L’engagement du gouvernement qui consiste à installer dans la collectivité les participants au Programme de soutien aux personnes handicapées continue de se concrétiser avec la construction de huit nouveaux petits foyers communautaires dans la province.

Government’s commitment to move Disability Support Program participants into the community continues with the establishment of eight new small option homes across the province.

The opportunity to build community and peer connections, develop life and leadership skills and gain practical work experience positions young adults for career success and independence.

Nova Scotia youth who are struggling, marginalized and at-risk need more access to supports in their communities to help them grow, develop, stay safe and have more opportunities for their future.