The Department of Child, Youth and Family Services is a new provincial department dedicated to helping ensure the protection and well-being of children and youth in Newfoundland and Labrador. This will be accomplished through the provision and development of programs, policies, standards and services primarily related to the following Acts: Child, Youth and Family Services Act (currently under legislative review), Adoption Act, Child Care Services Act, Youth Criminal Justice Act , Young Persons Offences Act

For more information:

• March 29, 2010 - For Children, Youth and Families – Budget 2010 Positions New Department for Change and Revitalization
• March 26, 2009 - Investing in Children, Youth and Families – New Government Department Being Created