Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Ministère des Services sociaux et communautaires (French)
Government ministry overview
Formed1930
JurisdictionOntario
Headquarters438 University Avenue, 7th floor, Toronto, ON M7A 1N3
Ministers responsible
Deputy Minister responsible
  • Daniele Zanotti
Parent departmentGovernment of Ontario
Child Government ministry
Websitewww.ontario.ca/page/ministry-children-community-and-social-services

The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (French: Ministère des Services à l’enfance et des Services sociaux et communautaires) is the ministry in Ontario, Canada responsible for services to children and youth, social services such as welfare, the Ontario Disability Support Program, and community service programs to address homelessness, domestic violence, spousal support, adoption, and assisted housing for people with disabilities. Michael Parsa was appointed Minister of Children, Community and Social Services after the resignation of Merrilee Fullerton in 2023.