Cape Breton's Children's Aid Society disbanded last week and is now part of the Department of Community Services.

District manager David Tunney said children and families who are receiving child welfare services won't be affected.

"Clients won't see any change in service delivery that they have now. So they have the same social workers, they go to the same district offices and they won't experience any change," said Tunney.

There used to be 13 separate children's aid societies in Nova Scotia. Only three remain.

The province said having one central department ensures consistent programs and services.

Tunney said the move gives the 100 employees access to province-wide job opportunities, and the government pension plan.