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Saskatchewan. Dept. of Welfare. Institutions Branch
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- Institutions Branch
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Dates of existence
1968-1972
History
The Institutions Branch of the Department of Welfare was established in 1968 upon a reorganization of the department. As part of the reorganization all correctional, child care, geriatric and special-care institutions operated by the department were made the responsibility of the branch. The branch director, O.H. Driedger, reported to the Associate Deputy Minister (Operations).
Correctional institutions included men's centres in Regina and Prince Albert, and the Pine Grove women's centre in Prince Albert. Offenders at these facilities were: adults serving less than two years; were remanded while awaiting trial or sentencing; or were sentenced to a federal penitentiary but were awaiting decision from the Court of Appeal. As part of the operation of the institutions, the branch offered offenders various academic, physical and vocational training programs, as well as emotional, spiritual and family counselling.
Child welfare institutions provided care for delinquent and emotionally disturbed youth and those requiring emergency or short-term foster care. Saskatchewan Boys' School in Regina offered residence and programs to delinquent and socially maladjusted boys aged 12 to 15. The Roy Wilson Centre in Sedley provided similar services to girls aged 12 to 16. Dales House in Regina and Kilburn Hall in Saskatoon offered emergency and short-term foster care.
Geriatric and special-care institutions included the Provincial Geriatric Centres at Melfort (Parkland Hospital) and Swift Current (Palliser Hospital), and the Wolseley Centre (Lakeside Home) operated by the branch. As well, a network of small nursing homes and assisted-living units were financially supported, licensed and inspected by the branch.
The Institutions Branch ceased existence on May 12, 1972 when the Department of Welfare was discontinued. The operation of the department's institutions was continued under the Department of Social Services.
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The Institutions Branch of the Department of Welfare was responsible for the administration and operation of the department's correctional, child welfare, geriatric and special-care institutions.
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Authority record created on 2013-01-08. Approved 2013-04-10. Last modified on 2017-11-29.
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AMICUS Authorities - no entry found.
Department of Welfare annual reports.