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Province introduces changes to employment code to improve supports for sexual violence victims

BlogBy The General AuthorityNovember 25, 2019

Manitoba Government Press Release–The Manitoba government is introducing amendments to The Employment Standards Code that would broaden the current domestic violence leave to include victims of interpersonal violence, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox,…

Kids in Kare Committee receives Excellence in Service Award

Stories to InspireBy The General AuthorityNovember 22, 2019

On Nov. 1, the Kids in Kare Picnic Committee received a 2018-19 Staff Achievement award at the Manitoba Legislature from the Department of Families in the Excellence in Service – Team Category. Team members included:…

Province seeks ‘community helpers’ to provide supports to vulnerable children, families

BlogBy The General AuthorityNovember 21, 2019

Manitoba Government Press Release–The Manitoba government is making $525,000 in grant funding available to recruit, train and employ ‘community helpers’ to provide services that reduce the risk of Child and Family Services (CFS) apprehension or…

New Ontario program introduced to keep kids out of foster care

BlogBy The General AuthorityNovember 20, 2019

From The Canadian Press–A new program that aims to change how the child welfare system operates has launched in Toronto, and organizers say they hope the results will convince the Ontario government to implement it…

GA presents on Safe & Together implementation during RESOLVE meeting

Stories to InspireBy The General AuthorityNovember 19, 2019

Debbie Besant, CEO of the General Authority, and Dave McGregor, the now-retired CEO of CFS of Western, led a presentation on the implementation of the Safe & Together™ model in Manitoba during a RESOLVE team…

GA adoption recruiter named one of three Recruiters of The Year by Wendy’s Wonderful Kids

Stories to InspireBy The General AuthorityNovember 19, 2019

Laura Wilson was honoured at this year’s Wendy’s Wonderful Kids (WWK) Summit by being named one of three “Recruiters of the Year.” The recently retired General Authority adoption recruiter was one of three chosen out…

Province investing in youth outreach services in Thompson

BlogBy The General AuthorityNovember 19, 2019

Manitoba Government News Release–The Manitoba government is investing more than $2.1 million over three years to expand StreetReach programming in Thompson and enhance the community mobilization hub, Families Minister Heather Stefanson and Justice Minister Cliff…

Manitoba government spending $4.2 million on mental health services for children, youth

BlogBy The General AuthorityNovember 18, 2019

Manitoba Government News Release–The Manitoba government will invest more than $4.2-million to improve mental health services, making it easier for children and youth to receive assessments and treatment, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron…

Province to invest nearly $2.4-million to expand walk-in mental health services

BlogBy The General AuthorityNovember 4, 2019

Manitoba Government News Release–The Manitoba government will reduce wait times and improve access to care by investing nearly $2.4-million to expand walk-in mental health services and specialized trauma counselling, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy…

Province to pilot project for mental health, addictions services to at-risk families

BlogBy The General AuthorityOctober 17, 2019

Manitoba Government press release– $1.9-Million Investment Will Provide Mental Health, Addictions Services to Families at Risk of Child Apprehension: Stefanson The Manitoba government will partner with the Metis Child and Family Services (CFS) Authority on…

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