Saskatchewan Social Services

• Sask. blocks motion to launch provincial auditor investigation into Sunrise Motel dealings

  The Saskatchewan government blocks motion for a provincial auditor investigation into the Ministry of Social Services’ policy on hotel stays.

  Canada

  Nov 23
  
• Sask. government announces new online application for SAID program

  Saskatchewan's new online system for those who wish to apply for the Saskatchewan Assured Incomes for Disability program is meant to be simple, convenient and accessible.

  Politics

  Feb 16
  
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• Saskatchewan NDP, family shines light on treatment for those with intellectual disabilities

  Members of the Sask. NDP joined the family of a woman with intellectual disabilities who spent 36 days in Pine Grove Correctional instead of receiving the proper supports.

  Canada

  Jan 17
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• 4th human rights complaint filed against Street Workers Advocacy Project in Regina

  SWAP leadership has so far declined requests for comment on the complaints, which have been filed by former residents and a former staff member its Raising Hope housing program.

  Canada

  Apr 22, 2022
• Prairie Harm Reduction partners with government to create home for youth with addictions

  Prairie Harm Reduction's partnership with the Saskatchewan government offers unconditional support for young people struggling with mental health and addictions.

  Canada

  Mar 9, 2022
• Provincial auditor finds 859 serious events in Saskatchewan group homes

  From physical and emotional abuse to mishandling of medicine, Saskatchewan's auditor says about half of the adults with intellectual disabilities who are living in private group homes have experienced a serious event.

  Health

  Dec 8, 2021
• Saskatchewan Advocate remains concerned about group home care, report says

  The Saskatchewan Advocate released a progress report to her March 2021 'Someone to Watch Over Us' report.

  Politics

  Nov 9, 2021
• SaskTel expanding phone donation program to youth transitioning out of care

  Youth who transition from ministry care, such as foster care or group homes will be provided with a free cell phone and a one-time $20 phone card.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2021
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• Saskatchewan ending birth alerts Feb. 1

  Indigenous leaders have repeatedly called for the Saskatchewan government to end the practice of birth alerts.

  Canada

  Jan 25, 2021
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• Saskatchewan Housing Benefit expanded to include private market rentals

  The Saskatchewan Housing Benefit is available to low-income earners who pay 50 per cent or more of their income on housing.

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2020