Social Services

The Ministry of Social Services supports vulnerable people and families as they build a better quality of life.
We help people with their immediate needs and provide supports for: families to safely care for their children, children and youth in care to be successful, people with disabilities to access community-based services, access to affordable housing, and income assistance to meet people’s basic needs as they work to become self-sufficient to the best of their abilities.
Together with Indigenous and community partners, we work to make a positive difference in the lives of our clients every day.
1. Information you might be looking for
Find out which Centre serves your community in ±¦ÍþÌåÓý.
Financial Assistance
Apply for available programs that support low-income families in ±¦ÍþÌåÓý.
Housing Programs
Apply for funding that is available for low to moderate income households.
Services for People with Disabilities
Learn about services available to help with issues related to housing, income assistance and other options available for people living with disabilities.
Finding Adoption Services
Find information on the programs and services we offer to help with domestic adoption, assisted adoption, inter-country adoption and post-adoption.
2. Plans and Annual Reports
Plan for 2025-26
reflects the government's goals of sustaining growth and opportunities for ±¦ÍþÌåÓý people, meeting the challenges of growth, securing a better quality of life for all ±¦ÍþÌåÓý people and delivering responsive and responsible government.
For previous ministry plans, please visit .
Annual Reports
presents the ministry's activities and results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. It reports to the public and elected officials on public commitments made and other key accomplishments of the ministry.
Previous fiscal year annual reports can be found by visiting .
3. Programs and services
Adoption Services
Find information on the programs and services we offer to assist with domestic adoption, assisted adoption, inter-country adoption and post-adoption.
Child Protection
Have reason to believe a child is being abused? You are required by law to report suspected cases of neglect or abuse. Learn how to report information.
Community Living Service Delivery
Ensure physical, emotional and social needs are met, and that people with intellectual disabilities live and function as independently as possible within their own communities.
Financial Assistance Programs
Apply for available programs, such as ±¦ÍþÌåÓý Income Support (SIS), that help low-income families in ±¦ÍþÌåÓý.
Foster Care
Learn about foster care and consider becoming a foster parent – complete the recruitment form and submit it online.
Housing
Find out about funding for social housing, affordable home rentals, repairs, energy retrofit programs or homeownership options.
Services to People with Disabilities
Learn about assured income for people with significant and long-term disabilities or financial assistance for housing modifications to accommodate the needs of a person with a disability.
Services to Seniors
Apply for financial assistance if you live in a personal care home or supplement your income with the Seniors Income Plan.
Services to Youth
Are you a 16- or 17-year-old in need of assistance? The Ministry of Social Services can provide assistance if you cannot return to live with your family for reasons of safety or due to other extenuating circumstances.
5. Forms and publications
Top Downloaded Publications:
Contains policies, standards and practice guidelines where the plan is to reunite the child with his or her family.
Completed by clients, before they move, to advise Ministry of change of address and shelter needs.
The Code of Professional Conduct for Ministry of Social Services employees (effective April 1, 2016).
You can find all publications for this ministry in the .
6. Legislation
The following acts and regulations are administered by the Ministry of Social Services and are available in PDF format. The links below are provided with the consent of Office of the King's Printer pursuant to Government of ±¦ÍþÌåÓý copyright policies. Printed copies of the legislation are also available through the .
To order or subscribe, please visit the . If you don't have Adobe Reader on your system, you can .
7. News releases
Read the ministry's most recent news releases
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Fourth Elmwood Group Home in Saskatoon Supports Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
Today, Social Services Minister Terry Jenson joined Elmwood Residences Inc. to celebrate the official opening of a group home for four former...
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Province Increases Monthly Benefits for Income Assistance Clients
Starting this month, income assistance clients are receiving higher monthly benefits. As announced in the 2025-26 Provincial Budget, the Government...
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Government Makes Personal Care Homes more Affordable for Seniors
Starting this month, a $10 million investment announced in the 2025-26 Provincial Budget is increasing the Personal Care Home Benefit by up to...
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New Community Based Home in Prince Albert Offers Support for Children in Care
The Government of ±¦ÍþÌåÓý is providing $908,000 in annual funding to QBOW Child and Family Services to expand its services to operate a second...
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Social Services Budget Delivers Increased Benefits and Services for Individuals, Families and Children in Need
The 2025-26 Budget for the Ministry of Social Services delivers $1.61 billion to priority areas that support ±¦ÍþÌåÓý people, families and...