Prior to Unification of the Canadian Forces, virtually all Non-Public Property (NPP) activities were controlled and managed at the local level.
In 1969, Treasury Board introduced the concept of delivering Morale and Welfare programs through a combination of Public and NPP resources.
DGPS was responsible for NPP operations and Publicly funded fitness training and sports programs.
CFPFSS was formed to consolidate personnel and family support across the Canadian Forces under a single organization.
On April 15, 2013, the Non-Public Property Board approved a second name change for the organization from CFPFSS to Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services.