Articles
These articles appeared in the "Noteworthy" section of the Department of Community Services home page. Other previous news important to this department can be found through our news release archives.
- Nova Scotia Home to Canadian Red Cross Volunteer Training Centre of Excellence
- The Bloomfield Proposal
- Province Renews Commitment to Help Homeless
- The Poverty Reduction Credit (PRC)
Individuals and couples that receive Community Services Income Assistance, have no children, and have annual adjusted income below $12,000 may be eligible. - Improving Services for Vulnerable Youth
- Braemore Home Operational Review
- Report on Colchester Residential Services Society (PDF)
- Changes to Special Needs Funding for Income Assistance Clients
- Chester and Area Family Resource Centre Governance and Financial Sustainability Review
- Improvements to a range of programs began July 1
- New Funds to Support HRM's Homeless
- Cheque delivery returning to normal
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Action Plan
- Province Expanding Disability Support Program
- Terms of Reference announced for review of Braemore Home Corporation
- Action Taken to Improve Disability Support Program
- Changes to the Employment Support and Income Assistance Program
More help for low-income Nova Scotians. - $32 Million Invested in Affordable Housing
- Amendments to Homes for Special Care Act Introduced
- Affordable Living Tax Credit and Poverty Reduction Credit
This link takes you to the Department of Finance site. - Province Invests $5 Million in Child Care
- Report on Riverview Residential Centre Released
- Nova Scotia Early Childhood Development 2005–2008 Progress Report
- Gallery of Affordable Housing Projects
- Storm preparedness
- Province Issues Proposal Call for More Affordable Housing
- We're Looking for New Foster Parents
- Province Helps Families Save More For Relatives With Disabilities
- Report: Cheticamp Association for Community Living Providing Good Care
Performed by the Department of Community Services. - Our Kids Are Worth It
- Canada-Nova Scotia Labour Market Agreement for Persons with Disabilities 2007/2008
- Nova Scotians Encouraged to Consider Adoption
- Minister's Advisory Committee Report on Children and Family Services Act and Adoption Information Act
- Radon Results For Public Buildings Available
- Our Kids Are Worth It: Strategy for Children and Youth
Strategy for Children and Youth. - Weaving the Threads: A Lasting Social Fabric