PO Box 8700, St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6
Tel: (709) 729-0760 Fax: (709) 729-6382
Email: CSSDInfo@gov.nl.ca
Twitter: @CCSD_GovNL
To report child abuse: https://www.cssd.gov.nl.ca/childprotection/report.html
In the Metro Area: Daytime (8:30 – 4:30pm); (709) 729-4612 or, After Hours; (709) 729-4775
Mandate: The Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development supports individuals, families and communities in Newfoundland and Labrador in achieving improved health and social well-being and reduced poverty; and ensures the protection of children, youth and adults from abuse or neglect. The department promotes the values of inclusion, diversity, and healthy active living and leads the development of policies, programs and partnerships to improve services and the overall social development of the province.
Target Population: Individuals, families and communities in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Highlight of Programs / Services Offered: The Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development is responsible for the provision and development of programs, policies, standards and services primarily related to the following:
- Child Protection and In-care (Children and Youth Care and Protection Act)
- Youth Services (youth 16 years of age and older who are (or are at risk of) being maltreated by their parent)
- Adult Protection (An Act Respecting the Protection of Adults)
- Adoptions (Adoption Act 2013)
- Community Youth Corrections (Youth Criminal Justice Act, and Young Persons Offences Act)
- Seniors and Aging
- Poverty Reduction (Poverty Reduction Strategy)
- Inclusion Strategy Action Plan
- Disability Policy
- Healthy Living
- Sport and Recreation
- Grants