Children, Community and Social Services
The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services provides essential support services to Ontario's most vulnerable populations, including children, families, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Department Spending
In Financial Year 2023-24,
$19.5B
was spent by Children, Community and Social Services
In Financial Year 2023-24,
9.4%
of Ontario provincial spending was by Children, Community and Social Services
The Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services spent $19.5B in fiscal year (FY) 2023-24, representing 9.4% of the $206.6B in total provincial spending. This investment provides crucial social safety net programs and support services for those in need.
This ministry plays a vital role in supporting Ontario's most vulnerable citizens and ensuring no one is left behind. It administers critical income support programs, child protection services, and disability supports that provide dignity and opportunity for hundreds of thousands of Ontarians.
The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services operates programs including Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program, child protection services, developmental services, autism programs, victim support services, Indigenous healing initiatives, and the Ontario Child Benefit.
