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The Public Welfare Branch of the Department of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation was established in 1951 by an amalgamation of the department's Child Welfare Branch and Public Assistance Branch. The new branch was comprised of three divisions: Child Welfare; Public Assistance; and Regional Services. Directors of the divisions were M.E. Battel, A.W. Shivon and R.S. Johnston, respectively.

The Child Welfare Division was responsible for the administration of The Child Welfare Act and The Education of Blind and Deaf Children Act. Programs provided by the division were child protection, support to unmarried mothers, the education of blind students, adoption services, foster care and institutional care for children not suitable for foster care. The division also worked in cooperation with the Children's Aid Societies of Saskatoon and Moose Jaw for the provision of child protection and foster care programs and services.

The Public Assistance Division was responsible for the administration of: The Old Age Assistance Act; The Blind Persons' Allowance Act; The Social Aid Act; The Deserted Wives' and Children's Maintenance Act, 1950; and The Mothers' Allowance Regulations. Programs provided by the division were social aid, aid to dependent families, old age assistance, disabled and blind persons' allowances, assistance to those under long-term hospital care, and deserted wives and children's assistance.

The Regional Services Division provided child welfare and public assistance services through a network of regional offices throughout the province. Regional offices were located at Regina, Saskatoon, North Battleford, Prince Albert, Moose Jaw and Yorkton. Regional sub-offices were located at Weyburn (for the Regina region), Melfort (Prince Albert region) and Swift Current (Moose Jaw region).

As a result of departmental reorganization in 1954, the Child Welfare, Public Assistance and Regional Services divisions became distinct branches within the department's organizational structure, and the Public Welfare Branch ceased existence. All of the former divisions' responsibilities were transferred to the respective new branches.

The Child Welfare Branch of the Department of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation was established in 1954 to provide programs and services that assisted children and families at risk. Its programs and services included: child protection; adoption; foster care; the education of blind children (until 1955); and assistance for unmarried parents. Programs and services were administered under The Child Welfare Act and The Education of Blind and Deaf Children's Act, and were provided through a network of regional offices throughout the province. The Director of the Child Welfare Branch was V.M. Parr.

Child protection services addressed reports of child abuse or neglect in homes. Adoption services provided counselling and facilitated planning for the placement of children relinquished for adoption. Adoptions were administered through ward and non-ward agreements. Foster care was provided in situations of temporary or permanent removal of children from their families. Placements for these children included foster homes and children's institutions. Institutions operated by the branch included: Embury House, a permanent residence for emotionally disturbed children (closed in October 1964); Dales House, a temporary residence for children; and the Saskatchewan Boys' School (opened in 1959), a temporary residence for delinquent boys. The education of the province's blind children took place in Ontario at the Brantford School for the Blind. The branch coordinated the placement of students and assumed the cost of their education. Responsibility for the education of blind students was transferred to the Department of Education in April, 1955. Services to unmarried mothers included financial assistance, and support in establishing paternity of the children in order to secure financial assistance from the fathers.

In addition to services offered by department staff, the Children's Aid Society of Saskatoon provided child protection services and supervision of juvenile delinquents in that city. As well, it operated Kilburn Hall, a receiving home that offered temporary care for children of all ages. The Children's Aid Society of Saskatoon ceased operations in 1959, at which time the branch assumed all services provided by the Society.

The Department of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation was discontinued on April 30, 1965 with the establishment of the Department of Welfare. Responsibility for child welfare programs and services was assumed by the Child Welfare Branch of the new department.

The Child Welfare Branch of the Department of Welfare was established in 1965 to provide programs and services that assisted children and families at risk. Its programs and services included: child protection; adoption; foster care; and assistance for unmarried parents. Programs and services were administered under The Child Welfare Act, and were provided through a network of regional offices throughout the province. The Director of the Child Welfare Branch was O.H. Driedger.

Child protection services addressed reports of child abuse or neglect in homes. Adoption services provided counselling and facilitated planning for the placement of children relinquished for adoption. Adoptions were administered through ward and non-ward agreements. In 1967, the Adoption of Indian and Métis (AIM) program was established to increase efforts in the adoption of First Nations and Métis children. Foster care was provided in situations of temporary or permanent removal of children from their families. Placements for these children included foster homes and children's institutions. Institutions operated by the branch included: Dales House and Kilburn Hall, temporary residences for children; and the Saskatchewan Boys' School, a temporary residence for delinquent boys. The branch also provided subsidies to private societies, religious groups and service clubs which provided residences for the temporary care of children. Services to unmarried mothers included financial assistance, and support in establishing paternity of the children in order to secure financial assistance from the fathers.

As a result of departmental reorganization in 1968, the planning and administration of child welfare programs became the responsibility of the department's Programs Division, while the delivery of child welfare client services became the responsibility of the Operations Division.

Established in 1988, the Family Services Division of the Department of Social Services provided child, family and youth social services by authority of The Family Services Act. Programs and services were delivered through a network of twenty-three regional offices throughout the province. The division also oversaw provisions of service by non-governmental organizations that supplemented or complemented services provided by the department. The division reported to the Assistant Deputy Minister of the department.

Family services included child protection, teen parent and unmarried mother services, adoption, foster care, and family violence services. Child protection services investigated into all reports of child abuse or neglect. Subsequent measures included counselling, referral and supportive services or the removal of a child from the home. Teen parent and unmarried mother services provided information, referrals, counselling, and pre-natal and post-natal support services, as well as services for single mothers seeking to place children for adoption. Adoption services were responsible for the recruitment, screening, preparation and selection of adoptive families for children in need of placement, as well as facilitating private, step-parent, and international adoptions. The foster home program provided substitute family environments for children in need of temporary or permanent placement. Responsibility for children in foster care was shared between the department and the foster parents in the program. Family violence services were provided by departmental staff and by non-governmental organizations and included crisis accommodation, crisis intervention, counselling and family support.

Responsibilities of the Family Services Division, along with those of the Young Offenders Division, were amalgamated in 1992 to form the Family and Youth Services Division of the Department of Social Services.

The Department of Community Resources and Employment was established on April 1, 2003 when it was renamed from the former Department of Social Services by regulations of The Government Organization Act. At its establishment, the department was organized into four program divisions: Employment and Income Assistance; Community Living; Housing; and Child and Family Services. Additionally, the department had several corporate services branches and hosted the Office of Disability Issues. Programs and services of the department were delivered through a network of five regional offices and service centres located in twenty-two communities throughout Saskatchewan. Deputy Ministers of the department were Bonnie Durnford (2003-2004) and Wynne Young (2004-2006).

The Employment and Income Assistance Division was responsible for providing employment-related and financial services to residents of the province. Programs such as the Saskatchewan Assistance Plan (SAP), the Transitional Employment Allowance, and the Saskatchewan Employment Supplement provided income support. Further income support programs such as The Saskatchewan Child Benefit and Family Health Benefits provided assistance to low-income families, while the Saskatchewan Income Plan assisted low-income seniors. Career and employment services offered by the division included: career planning; information on job availability; skills training; and work experience programs. The division was also responsible for the Child Care Branch (by 2006, renamed the Early Learning and Child Care Branch) which administered licences to day care facilities and provided subsidies to low-income families requiring day care services.

The Community Living Division was responsible for programs and services that supported the development of inclusive communities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Services were provided to individuals and their families through a system of community-based social, residential and early childhood programs and by community service workers. The division also operated Valley View Centre, a long-term residence and care facility located in Moose Jaw. Additionally, the division worked cooperatively with non-governmental organizations including the Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centres and the Saskatchewan Association for Community Living in the delivery of its programs and services.

The Housing Division supported affordable housing initiatives for low- and moderate-income families in the province. It oversaw the housing resources of the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, a Crown corporation, which managed agreements for housing with housing authorities and cooperatives, non-profit agencies and private landlords throughout the province.

The Child and Family Services Division was responsible for the administration of The Child and Family Services Amendment Act, 2003. Its programs and services supported child protection, foster care, adoption, teen and young parent welfare, and family violence intervention and counselling. The division also consulted with child and family services agencies from eighteen First Nations on the provision of child welfare services to families living on reserve.

Corporate services supported program and service implementation within the department. They were comprised of: the Human Resources Division; Intergovernmental Relations Branch; Communications and Public Education Branch; Strategic Policy Branch; Research and Evaluation Branch; Information Technology Services Division; and Finance and Property Management Division.

The Department of Community Resources and Employment was disestablished on February 3, 2006. Career and employment services were assumed by the Department of Advanced Education and Employment, while responsibility for child care programs and licences was transferred to the Department of Learning. The Department of Community Resources assumed responsibility for income assistance, housing, child and family services, and community living programs and services.

The Child and Family Services Division of the Department of Community Resources and Employment was established on April 1, 2003. It was responsible for the administration of The Child and Family Services Amendment Act, 2003. The division reported to one of the department's Assistant Deputy Ministers, Shelley Whitehead. Its programs and services supported child protection, foster care, adoption, teen and young parent welfare, and family violence intervention and counselling. The division also consulted with child and family services agencies from eighteen First Nations on the provision of child welfare services to families living on reserve.

The Child and Family Services Division was disestablished on February 3, 2006. Responsibilities of the division were transferred to the Child and Family Services Division of the Department of Community Resources

The Department of Community Resources was established on February 3, 2006 as a result of government reorganization. At its establishment, the department was organized into four program divisions: Income Assistance; Community Living; Housing; and Child and Family Services. Additionally, the department had several corporate services branches and hosted the Office of Disability Issues. Programs and services of the department were delivered through a network of five regional offices and service centres located in twenty-two communities throughout Saskatchewan. Deputy Ministers of the department were Wynne Young (Feb. to Apr. 2006) and Duncan Fisher (Apr. 2006-2007).

The Income Assistance Division was responsible for providing programs and services to residents of the province in financial need. Programs included: the Saskatchewan Employment Supplement; the Transitional Employment Allowance; Family Health Benefits; and the Saskatchewan Assistance Plan. As well, it provided subsidies for rental housing, child care and bus fares.

The Community Living Division was responsible for programs and services that supported the development of inclusive communities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Services were provided to individuals and their families through a system of community-based social, residential and early childhood programs and by community service workers. The division also operated Valley View Centre, a long-term residence and care facility located in Moose Jaw. Additionally, the division worked cooperatively with non-governmental organizations including the Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centres and the Saskatchewan Association for Community Living in the delivery of its programs and services.

The Housing Division supported affordable housing initiatives for low- and moderate-income families in the province. It oversaw the housing resources of the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, a Crown corporation, which managed agreements for housing with housing authorities and cooperatives, non-profit agencies and private landlords throughout the province. As well, the division administered programs to assist in the housing needs of low-income, elderly and disabled residents. The programs included: the Centenary Affordable Housing Program; the Saskatchewan Assisted Living Services program; the Saskatchewan Home Adaptations for Independence Program; and the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program.

The Child and Family Services Division was responsible for the administration of The Child and Family Services Amendment Act, 2003. Its programs and services supported child protection, foster care, adoption and post-adoption care, teen and young parent welfare, family violence intervention and counselling, and child nutrition and development. The division also consulted with child and family services agencies from eighteen First Nations on the provision of child welfare services to families living on reserve.

Corporate services supported program and service implementation within the department. They were comprised of: the Human Resources Division; Intergovernmental Relations Branch; Communications and Public Education Branch; Strategic Policy Branch; Research and Evaluation Branch; Information Technology Services Division; and Financial Management Division.

The Department of Community Resources was disestablished on November 21, 2007 and all of its responsibilities were transferred to the Ministry of Social Services.

The Special Committee on the Crop Insurance Program and the Family Farm Protection Act was appointed on August 11, 1971 during First Session of the Seventeenth Legislature. It met seventeen times from September 28, 1971 through to January 14, 1972, including eight public hearings held throughout November, 1971. It presented its Final Report on January 14, 1972.

Members of the Special Committee on the Crop Insurance Program and the Family Farm Protection Act were: J.R. Kowalchuk, MLA (Melville) (Chairman); E.F. Gardner, MLA (Moosomin) (Vice-Chairman); A.W. Engel, MLA (Notukeu-Willowbunch); E. Kaeding, MLA (Saltcoats); D.H. Lange, MLA (Assiniboia-Bengough); H.W. Owens, MLA (Elrose); T.M. Weatherald, MLA (Cannington); and E. Whelan, MLA (Regina North West).

Staff members for the Committee were: G.L. Barnhart (Secretary); and N. Bray (Research Assistant).

The Child and Family Services Division of the Department of Community Resources was established on February 3, 2006. It was responsible for the administration of The Child and Family Services Amendment Act, 2003. The division reported to one of the department's Assistant Deputy Ministers, Shelley Whitehead. Its programs and services provided targeted support for at-risk children, youth and families. Program areas included: child protection and family support services; foster care provided by families throughout the province; adoption and the provision of post-adoption information; teen and young parent welfare; family violence intervention and counselling; and child nutrition education. The division also consulted with child and family services agencies from eighteen First Nations on the provision of child welfare services to families living on reserve.

The Child and Family Services Division was disestablished on November 21, 2007. Responsibilities of the division were transferred to the Child and Family Services Division of the Ministry of Social Services.

The Ministry of Social Services was established on November 21, 2007 as a result of government reorganization. At its establishment, the ministry was organized into four program divisions: Income Assistance; Community Inclusion; Housing; and Child and Family Services. Additionally, the ministry had several central support branches. Programs and services of the ministry are delivered through a network of five regional offices and service centres located in twenty communities throughout Saskatchewan. Deputy Ministers of the ministry have been Duncan Fisher (2007-2008); Allan Hansen (2008-2009); Marian Zerr (2009-2011); Ken Acton (2011-present).

The Income Assistance Division was responsible for providing programs and services to residents of the province in financial need. Programs included: the Saskatchewan Employment Supplement; the Transitional Employment Allowance; Saskatchewan Income Plan; and the Saskatchewan Assistance Program. As well, it provided subsidies for rental housing, child nutrition and care, and bus fares.

The Community Inclusion Division was responsible for programs and services that supported the development of inclusive communities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Services were provided to individuals and their families through a system of community-based social, residential and early childhood programs and by community service workers. The division also provided residential care for individuals with intellectual disabilities at Valley View Centre and South View Home, located in Moose Jaw and North View Home at Prince Albert. Additionally, the division worked cooperatively with non-governmental organizations in the delivery of its programs and services. The division also hosted the Office of Disability Issues.

As part of reorganization within the ministry in 2009, the Income Assistance and Community Inclusion divisions merged to create the Income Assistance and Disability Services division. All responsibilities of the former divisions were transferred to the newly-merged division.

The Housing Division supports affordable housing initiatives for low- and moderate-income families in the province. It oversees the housing resources of the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, a Crown corporation, which manages agreements for housing with housing authorities and cooperatives, non-profit agencies and private landlords throughout the province. As well, the division administers programs to assist in the housing needs of low-income, elderly and disabled residents. These programs focus on affordable housing development and home ownership, social and affordable rental housing, home repair renovation and adaptation, home energy efficiency, and assisted living services for seniors.

The Child and Family Services Division is responsible for the administration of programs and services that support: child protection; foster care; adoption and post-adoption care; teen and young parent welfare; and family violence intervention and counselling. The division also collaborates with child and family services agencies from First Nations communities for the provision of child welfare services to families living on reserve.

Corporate services supported program and service implementation within the ministry. They were comprised of: Human Resources; Communications and Public Education; Strategic Policy; Research and Evaluation; Executive Planning and Operations; and Program Support. These services were transferred to the Corporate Services Division which was established within the ministry in 2009.

In June 2010, the Status of Women Office was transferred to the Ministry of Social Services from the disestablished Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration. The mandate of the Office is to collaborate with government ministries, Crown corporations and agencies to monitor the impact of their programs and services on the women of Saskatchewan.

The Ministry of Social Services continues (2014) its provision of programs and services related to income assistance and disability services, housing and child and family services.