Department of Opportunities and Social Development

The Department of Opportunities and Social Development helps people live more independent and healthier lives by providing a range of social services. We work together with organizations across the province to administer social programs, including employment support and skills training, income assistance, affordable housing and youth and family supports.

We’re also responsible for child protection services, the foster care system and disability support programs.

Responsibilities and more about us
COVID-19: Protect yourself and others

How to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.

Help finding and applying for supportHelp finding and applying for support

Opportunities and Social Development can help you find and apply for support (like income assistance and disability support).

Your information, your choice.Changes to adoption records

Changes are coming to adoption records. It’s your choice to share your information.

Department Information

Our minister

Our ministerial assistant

Our senior leadership

Craig Beaton
Deputy Minister

Nicole Johnson Morrison
Associate Deputy Minister

Shelley James
Associate Deputy Minister

Corporate information

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Department of Opportunities and Social Development
PO Box 696
Halifax NS B3J 2T7