October 28, 2026
The Honourable Chris Tibbs, Minister of Housing and Minister of Social Supports and Well-Being, will bring greetings at a breakfast with the Community Food Sharing Association and food bank coordinators from across the province in St. John’s tomorrow (Thursday, October…
October 26, 2026
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Chris Tibbs, Minister of Social Supports and Well-Being: October is Foster Families Month, a time to recognize and thank the foster parents and kinship carers across…
September 29, 2026
For 25 years, Thrive has supported youth and young adults facing challenges such as homelessness, poverty, mental health concerns and barriers to education and employment. The organization helps them to build more stable and independent lives in the face of…
August 7, 2026
The Honourable Joedy Wall, Minister of Social Supports and Well-Being, issued the following statement regarding the release of the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate’s report, Off the Radar, which examines the placement of two children from another province…
August 3, 2026
Newfoundland and Labrador residents can contribute to the province’s 10-Year Poverty Reduction and Prevention Strategy by sharing their experiences, perspectives and ideas through an online survey or written submission. Input is also being gathered from community organizations, service providers, Indigenous…
June 19, 2026
The Honourable Joedy Wall, Minister of Social Supports and Well-Being and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, today announced that applications are open for the 2026-27 Accessible Vehicle Funding program. The Provincial Government is investing $350,000 in…
June 15, 2026
Newfoundland and Labrador urgently needs more foster families to support children and youth who cannot safely remain at home. With more than 900 children and youth currently in care across the province, there is a critical need for compassionate individuals…
June 9, 2026
The Honourable Joedy Wall, Minister of Social Supports and Well-Being, today announced that applications are open for the 2026-27 Grants to Youth Organizations program. The program provides funding to not-for-profit youth-serving organizations operating in Newfoundland and Labrador. The program supports…
May 27, 2026
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Joedy Wall, Minister of Social Supports and Well-Being and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities: Speaker, I rise today to recognize National AccessAbility Week, taking…
May 12, 2026
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is increasing financial support for foster families and kinship carers throughout the province. Kinship care is approved care provided by family and other significant persons in the child’s life. Through Budget 2026, the Provincial…
