Ontario. Homes for the Aged - Office on Aging Branch

• Homes for the Aged - Office on Aging Branch

The Homes for the Aged - Office on Aging Branch was formed in 1968 when the functions from the Homes for the Aged Branch and the Office on Aging Branch were amalgamated.

For the first year of its existence, this branch formed part of the Programs Division in the Ontario Department of Social and Family Services. Although it is unclear where it resided between 1969 and 1971, it is probable that the Deputy Minister of the Department administered the branch directly. In 1971 the branch was placed in the Social Development Services Division where it stayed until 1972. In its last year the Assistance and Rehabilitation Division assumed responsibility for the branch.

The branch was replaced by the Senior Citizens' Branch and Office on Aging in 1973.

The Homes for the Aged - Office on Aging Branch provided financial, administrative, and program support to residential facilities for the elderly, halfway houses, and senior citizens centres in Ontario. The branch provided consultative services and financial aid for the construction and renovation of homes for the elderly. In addition, it subsidized several seniors citizens centres and helped provide program ideas to these centres. In co-operation with related private organizations, the branch ran training courses, seminars, and other special programs for staff. Lastly, the branch liaised with other government agencies in any special projects relating to aging and the aged in Ontario and through consultative and financial assistance encouraged research studies in private associations and agencies.

RAD: Rules for Archival Description, 2nd edn (2008)

2026-11-16: migrated to AtoM

Department of Social and Family Services Annual Reports, 1967- 1972; Ministry of Community and Social Services, 1972-1973; Canadiana Name Authorities, 1996- 12-24.

Archivist(s):
Bill Hughey