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.
| Minister | Term | Government | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | William R. Duffie | November 28, 1960 – March 21, 1966 | under Louis Robichaud |
| 2. | John D. MacCallum | March 21, 1966 – November 20, 1967 | |
| 3. | Joffre Daigle | November 20, 1967 – September 9, 1968 | |
| 4. | Louis D. Robichaud | September 9, 1968 – November 12, 1970 | |
| 5. | Brenda Robertson | November 12, 1970 – December 3, 1974 | under Richard Hatfield |
| 6. | Jean-Pierre Ouellet | December 3, 1974 – October 20, 1982 | |
| 7. | Leslie Hull | October 20, 1982 – October 3, 1985 |