329 releases issued in the specified time period for Community Services
Videos Launch Adoption Awareness Month
Community Services
November 2, 2009 11:20 AM
COMMUNITY SERVICES--Videos Launch Adoption Awareness Month
Families, social workers and health-care professionals are the stars of a new online video series about adoption. The 12-part project was launched today, Nov. 2, as part of Adoption Awareness Month in Nova Scotia.
Province Invests $6 Million in Child Care
Community Services
October 27, 2009 10:00 AM
COMMUNITY SERVICES--Province Invests $6 Million in Child Care
NOTE: A social media version of this release, including hi-res, downloadable photographs, video and audio clips is available at http://gov.ns.ca/news/smr/2009-10-27-child-care.asp .
More families will have access to affordable, quality child-care thanks to a provincial investment worth $6-million.
Foster Family Appreciation Week, Oct. 18 to 24
Community Services
October 16, 2009 9:12 AM
COMMUNITY SERVICES--Foster Family Appreciation Week, Oct. 18 to 24
There are more than 800 foster families in Nova Scotia who provide children in need with a loving, stable home where they can deal with the challenges in their lives.
Funding to Repair, Renovate Child Care Centres Announced
Community Services
September 18, 2009 9:00 AM
COMMUNITY SERVICES--Funding to Repair, Renovate Child Care Centres Announced
Child-care centres across the province have an opportunity to create a more safe and comfortable environment for Nova Scotia's children.
New Summer Camp Opportunities for 2010
Community Services
August 31, 2009 11:23 AM
COMMUNITY SERVICES--New Summer Camp Opportunities for 2010
Children and young people who have special needs or come from low-income families will have more opportunities to take part in summer camps and recreational programs as part of the province's redesigned summer camp initiative.
Province Issues Proposal Call for More Affordable Housing
Community Services
August 7, 2009 12:08 PM
COMMUNITY SERVICES--Province Issues Proposal Call for More Affordable Housing
Trucks could be rolling into four Nova Scotia communities as early as this fall to break ground on affordable housing for seniors and people with disabilities.
Les communautés reçoivent 128 millions de dollars en financement pour le logement abordable
Community Services
May 1, 2009 1:45 PM
SERVICES COMMUNAUTAIRES--Les communautés reçoivent 128 millions de dollars en financement pour le logement abordable
Les communautés de Sydney à Yarmouth recevront du financement afin de stimuler le secteur du logement abordable et de créer des emplois en construction pour les Néo-Écossais.
Communities Get $128 Million in Affordable Housing Funding
Community Services
May 1, 2009 1:40 PM
COMMUNITY SERVICES--Communities Get $128 Million in Affordable Housing Funding
Communities from Sydney to Yarmouth are receiving stimulus funding to provide affordable housing, and create construction jobs for Nova Scotians.
Affordable Housing in Nova Scotia Gets $128-million Boost
Community Services
April 29, 2009 10:06 AM
COMMUNITY SERVICES--Affordable Housing in Nova Scotia Gets $128-million Boost
Nova Scotians will have more jobs, a stronger economy and better quality of life because the province and government of Canada are partnering to build new and renovate existing affordable housing.
Nova Scotia's Children Need Foster Parents
Community Services
April 17, 2009 11:53 AM
COMMUNITY SERVICES--Nova Scotia's Children Need Foster Parents
Nova Scotians are encouraged to open their hearts and their homes by becoming foster parents as part of foster family recruitment week which begins Sunday, April 19.
Le ministère maintient les budgets pour les organismes financés
Community Services
April 14, 2009 2:11 PM
SERVICES COMMUNAUTAIRES--Le ministère maintient les budgets pour les organismes financés
Le ministère des Services communautaires avise les agences et organismes qu'il finance que leurs budgets seront maintenus au même niveau que ceux de l'année dernière.
Budget Maintained for Third-party Agencies
Community Services
April 14, 2009 2:06 PM
COMMUNITY SERVICES--Budget Maintained for Third-party Agencies
The Department of Community Services is letting the agencies and organizations it funds know that their budgets will be maintained at last year's levels.
Publication de la stratégie pour la réduction de la pauvreté
Community Services
April 3, 2009 10:57 AM
SERVICES COMMUNAUTAIRES / TRAVAIL ET DÉVELOPPEMENT DE LA MAIN-D'ŒUVRE--Publication de la stratégie pour la réduction de la pauvreté
NOTE À L'INTENTION DES JOURNALISTES : Un résumé des investissements est présenté à la fin de ce communiqué.
La formation des travailleurs peu spécialisés, l'augmentation du nombre de logements abordables et l'amélioration des prestations pour les familles à faible revenu sont les principaux objectifs de la stratégie de la Nouvelle-Écosse pour la réduction de la pauvreté, d'une valeur de 155 millions de dollars.
Poverty Reduction Strategy Released
Community Services
April 3, 2009 10:44 AM
COMMUNITY SERVICES/LABOUR/WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT--Poverty Reduction Strategy Released
NOTE TO EDITORS: A summary of investments follows this release.
Province Helps Families Save More For Relatives With Disabilities
Community Services
February 11, 2009 9:58 AM
COMMUNITY SERVICES--Province Helps Families Save More For Relatives With Disabilities
The province is making it easier for families of people with disabilities to save for their loved one's future by allowing them to use Registered Disability Savings Plans while continuing to receive income assistance.
L'Association pour l'intégration communautaire de Chéticamp offre de bons soins
Community Services
January 29, 2009 2:12 PM
SERVICES COMMUNAUTAIRES--L'Association pour l'intégration communautaire de Chéticamp offre de bons soins
Un examen des opérations de l'Association pour l'intégration communautaire de Chéticamp, effectué par le ministère des Services communautaires, a permis de confirmer que les résidents reçoivent des soins appropriés.
Cheticamp Association For Community Living Providing Good Care
Community Services
January 29, 2009 2:11 PM
COMMUNITY SERVICES--Cheticamp Association For Community Living Providing Good Care
A review into the operations of the Cheticamp Association For Community Living by the Department of Community Services has confirmed that the residents are receiving proper care.
Child and Youth Strategy Off to Great Start
Community Services
December 22, 2008 10:06 AM
COMMUNITY SERVICES--Child and Youth Strategy Off to Great Start
Children and families across Nova Scotia are already benefiting from the province's child and youth strategy just a year after it has begun.
Nova Scotians Encouraged to Consider Adoption
Community Services
November 4, 2008 3:56 PM
COMMUNITY SERVICES--Nova Scotians Encouraged to Consider Adoption
November is Adoption Awareness Month and Nova Scotians are encouraged to consider adopting a child who needs a permanent, loving home.
Shelter Merger to Expand Services to Homeless
Community Services
October 22, 2008 10:46 AM
COMMUNITY SERVICES--Shelter Merger to Expand Services to Homeless
Men and women experiencing homelessness in Halifax now have access to around-the-clock shelter and improved services after the merger of two downtown shelter operators.