Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services – Supplementary Estimates, 2020-21
Supplementary Estimates of the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021 Volume 1.
Children and Adult Services Program - vote 702
The Children and Adult Services program provides effective and accountable community-based services for individuals needing financial and employment supports, adults with developmental disabilities, children with developmental or physical disabilities and/or special needs, children and youth at risk, youth in conflict with law, newcomers and victims of violence.
Social Assistance programs help people return to work by providing financial and employment supports to eligible individuals who are in need, including people with disabilities and their families. The Family Responsibility Office improves the financial security of families by collecting and distributing child and spousal support payments.
The Children and Youth at Risk program include child protection services delivered by Children’s Aid Societies and Indigenous societies to protect children and youth at risk of abuse or neglect; youth justice services to reduce reoffending and provide prevention, rehabilitation and reintegration services and other culturally appropriate services for Francophone and Indigenous communities and adoption information disclosure services.
Supports to Individuals and Families include services for children and youth with developmental and/or physical disabilities; culturally appropriate health and wellness programs for Indigenous peoples; community-based supports for at-risk youth or women and children experiencing violence; and specialized services for children and youth including autism services, rehabilitation services, and supports for those with complex special needs.
Ontario Child Benefit provides direct non-taxable financial support for low to moderate income families. The Ontario Child Benefit Equivalent provides children and youth in the care of Children’s Aid Societies with access to social, educational and recreational opportunities and a savings program for older youth in care.
Children, Youth and Social Services Information & Information Technology Cluster provides strategic advice and operations of information technology solutions to support the business and mandate of the ministry.
The Office of Women's Issues works across government to promote women's economic and social empowerment and security and the prevention of violence against women. Settlement and Integration programs support the successful social and economic integration of immigrants and refugees.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Supplementary estimates | Estimates | Estimates | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense |
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| 20
| Children and Youth at Risk
| $22,944,600 | $2,041,998,000 | $1,954,265,100 | $2,029,495,810 |
| 21
| Supports to Individuals and Families
| $112,955,400 | $4,355,508,200 | $4,076,929,500 | $3,786,368,469 |
| 28
| Women's Issues
| $4,300 | $21,426,800 | $21,817,400 | $23,691,545 |
| 29
| Language Training and Settlement Supports
| $5,500 | $73,733,300 | $75,926,800 | $102,835,032 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $135,909,800 | $6,492,666,300 | $6,128,938,800 | $5,942,390,856 |
| Total operating expense | $135,909,800 | $6,492,666,300 | $6,128,938,800 | $5,942,390,856 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
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702-20 | Children and Youth at Risk |
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| Transfer payments |
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| Child Welfare - Community and Prevention Supports | $482,200 |
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| Child Welfare - Indigenous Community and Prevention Supports | $429,400 |
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| Youth Justice Services | $4,262,800 |
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| Child Protection Services | $17,770,200 | $22,944,600 |
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| $22,944,600 | |
702-21 | Supports to Individuals and Families |
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| Transfer payments |
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| Youth Initiatives | $27,500 |
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| Supports to Community Living | $2,175,100 |
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| Supports to Victims of Violence | $5,439,700 |
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| Child and Youth Community Supports | $116,300 |
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| Autism | $664,400 |
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| Children's Treatment and Rehabilitation Services | $244,600 |
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| Complex Special Needs | $945,400 |
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| Indigenous Healing and Wellness Strategy | $794,500 |
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| Supportive Services | $821,000 |
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| Residential Services | $101,726,900 | $112,955,400 |
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| $112,955,400 | |
702-28 | Women's Issues |
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| Transfer payments |
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| Economic Empowerment Initiatives |
| $4,300 |
|
| $4,300 | |
702-29 | Language Training and Settlement Supports |
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| Transfer payments |
|
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| Citizenship and Immigration Initiatives |
| $5,500 |
| Total operating expense to be voted |
| $5,500 |
| Total operating expense for Children and Adult Services Program |
| $135,909,800 |
| Total operating expense for Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services |
| $135,909,800 |