Manitoba Government Press Release–The Manitoba government has chosen Wahbung Abinoonjiiag Inc. to lead a network of community agencies to help improve housing options for women and children who have experienced family violence, Families Minister Heather…
A new collaborative tool—the first of its kind in Canada—has been introduced in Winnipeg to help connect foster children, youth aging out of the child welfare system and at-risk families. CarePortal officially launched Nov. 14…
Manitoba Government Press Release–To help ensure its programs and services will meet the needs of Manitobans now and into the future, the Manitoba government is implementing a transformation strategy focused on improving outcomes for vulnerable…
From the Chronicle of Social Change–A $30 million initiative to help thousands of transition-aged foster youth secure stable housing, pursue higher education and receive better services in the Bay Area is being launched by a…
The 9th annual Cookies with Santa event took place on Dec. 10 at the Sergeant Tommy Prince Recreation Centre. The event, put on by the Winnipeg Child and Family Services Foster Care/Kinship Program, was well…
A focus on change and evolution was the theme of the 16th annual General Authority’s Annual General Meeting. CEO Debbie Besant outlined numerous changes that have taken place over the past several years, including the…
From the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption–On Dec. 22, from 9-10 p.m. EST/PST, CBS will host its 21st anniversary of “A Home for the Holidays” to help the Foundation raise awareness of the importance of…
Manitoba Government Press Release–The Manitoba government is issuing a request for proposals for a community-based agency to deliver formal peer and family support services at Winnipeg’s Crisis Response Centre and the Dauphin Regional Health Centre,…
This year’s Kids in Kare Picnic (KIK) was graced with the presence of Lt.-Gov. Janice Filmon, along with more than 700 foster children, families and volunteers. A lieutenant-governor has never attended a KIK Picnic in…
From the Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada–There are many ways you can make a difference in the lives of vulnerable kids this holiday season. Send a holiday e-card, host a fundraising party, sponsor a family…