Policies and Legislation

Legislation

The Department of Family Services has responsibility for administering the following legislation:

Aboriginal Custom Adoption Recognition Act

Adoptions Act

Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupations Certification Act

• Trade Designation Order

Children and Family Services Act

Collaboration for Poverty Reduction Act

Income Assistance Act

Intercountry Adoption (Hague Convention) Act

Senior Citizens Benefits Act

Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women Council Act

 

Policies

The Department of Family Services provides programs and services in accordance with the following Department polices:

Foster Care Rates Policy

Foster Care Entitlements Policy

Support Services Extended Service Agreement

Client Travel Policy

Grants and Contributions Policy (Updated)

Career Development Training Initiatives Policy (New)