Welcome to Children, Seniors and Social Development

To access a social worker regarding child protection or adult protection, which includes reporting child, youth or adult abuse/neglect, please call toll-free: 1-833-552-2368.

To access the Income Support program, please call toll-free: 1-877-729-7888.

The Department of CSSD 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.

Latest News

    • Provincial Government Launches Engagement Process for Intergenerational Program Guide
    • Significant Progress Made in Repairs and Renovations of Provincially-Owned Vacant Units
    • Public Advisory: Changes to Programming at Virginia Park Community Centre, Ministers Available to Media
    • Media Advisory: Minister Pike to Bring Greetings at Ceremony to Celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities
    • Provincial Government Celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities
    • Media Advisory: Ministers and the Mayor of St. John’s Available to the Media
    • Public Advisory: Emergency Shelter and Support Services Available for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
    • Minister Pike Announces Recipients of 2023-24 Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program
    • Media Advisory: Minister Pike to Announce Recipients of Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program Grants
    • UPDATE – Media Advisory: Minister Pike to Announce Results of Affordable Rental Housing Program Request for Proposals
    • Provincial Government Announces Results of RFP for Affordable Rental Housing Program
    • Media Advisory: Minister Pike to Announce Results of Affordable Rental Housing Program Request for Proposals