The Department of Youth was a part of the Government of New Brunswick. Originally named the Department of Youth and Welfare, it was charged with the planning and supervision of services for youth and administration of social welfare programs in New Brunswick. In 1968, functions related to social welfare were moved to the Department of Health and Welfare.

Ministers #MinisterTermGovernment1.William R. DuffieNovember 28, 1960 – March 21, 1966under Louis Robichaud2.John D. MacCallumMarch 21, 1966 – November 20, 19673.Joffre DaigleNovember 20, 1967 – September 9, 19684.Louis D. RobichaudSeptember 9, 1968 – November 12, 19705.Brenda RobertsonNovember 12, 1970 – December 3, 1974under Richard Hatfield6.Jean-Pierre OuelletDecember 3, 1974 – October 20, 19827.Leslie HullOctober 20, 1982 – October 3, 1985

References List of ministers and deputy ministers by department, New Brunswick Legislative Library (pdf)