Department of Social and Family Development

The Department of Social and Family Development is a sub-department within the Department of Disabilities, Pensions and Welfare and is headed by the Secretary of Social and Family Development. The department is responsible for supporting social welfare.

Agencies:
 * Scottish Care Standards and Inspection Agency
 * Scottish Child Protection Service
 * Scottish Disabilities Support Agency
 * Scottish Forster Care Services
 * Scottish Public Pensions Agency
 * Scottish Social Benefits Service
 * Social Work Inspection Agency