Skip to content
The General Child and Family Services Authority
Designated Intake Agencies
The General Child and Family Services Authority

The General Child and Family Services Authority is responsible for the administration and provision
of child and family services by the agencies and service regions under its jurisdiction.

  • Covid-19
  • About
  • Families
  • Children & Youth
  • Youth Initiatives
  • Adoption
  • Foster Parents
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Emergency Contacts
  • Covid-19
  • About
  • Families
  • Children & Youth
  • Youth Initiatives
  • Adoption
  • Foster Parents
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Emergency Contacts

Author Archives: The General Authority

You are here:
  1. Home
  2. Article author The General Authority

Province extends supports for youth aging out of care during pandemic

Blog, Covid-19By The General AuthorityMarch 23, 2021

Manitoba Government News Release–The province is extending supports and services to all young adults who would otherwise age out of the Manitoba Child and Family Services (CFS) system during the continued response to COVID-19 as…

Screen time and kids: What have we learned in the last year?

Stories to InspireBy The General AuthorityMarch 22, 2021

From CTV News–My husband and I sent our first and fourth graders off to their last day of in-person school one year ago this month. I kissed them and pretended not to be terribly worried…

Velma’s House offers haven for women who are exploited, homeless or victims of violence

Stories to InspireBy The General AuthorityMarch 22, 2021

From the Winnipeg Free Press–The dream of a 24/7 safe haven for women in Winnipeg who have been exploited and subjected to violence, or have no home, is coming true. For 40 years, advocates faced…

New youth hubs to offer expanded access for mental health, addictions services for young adults

BlogBy The General AuthorityMarch 18, 2021

Manitoba Government News Release–The Manitoba government, Shared Health and a group of philanthropic partners led by United Way Winnipeg are expanding Integrated Youth Services (IYS) in Manitoba by awarding five additional Youth Hub sites, Mental…

One woman or girl is killed every 2.5 days in Canada: report

BlogBy The General AuthorityMarch 17, 2021

From CTV News–On average, one woman or girl is killed every two and a half days in Canada, according to a report on femicide in the country. The report by the Canadian Femicide Observatory for…

Province invests in education, training to combat child sexual exploitation

BlogBy The General AuthorityMarch 9, 2021

Manitoba Government News Release–The Manitoba government is providing more than $900,000 for several initiatives to combat child sexual exploitation, Families Minister Rochelle Squires announced today at the start of Stop Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Week.…

Celebrating Social Work Month: What can social workers do for you?

Stories to InspireBy The General AuthorityMarch 9, 2021

From the Winnipeg Free Press–Is your glass half empty or half full? Ask a social worker, and they might remind you that your glass is refillable. They might help identify and remove barriers preventing you…

March is Social Work Month! This year’s theme: Social Workers Are Essential

Stories to InspireBy The General AuthorityMarch 9, 2021

From the Canadian Association of Social Workers–Social Work Month in March is a time to celebrate the great profession of social work. The theme for Social Work Month 2021 is Social Workers Are Essential. Social workers…

Province announces $50,000 in support for women in trades on International Women’s Day

BlogBy The General AuthorityMarch 8, 2021

Manitoba Government News Release–The Manitoba government is investing $50,000 for two initiatives that support and encourage women pursuing non-traditional career options, including a program that focuses on increasing Indigenous women’s representation, Sport, Culture and Heritage…

New changes to Divorce Act to include impact of family violence

BlogBy The General AuthorityMarch 2, 2021

From CBC News- Family lawyers and advocates for women and children are watching closely today as the first major changes in more than 20 years to Canada’s Divorce Act come into effect. Among other changes,…

1
2345678910111213141516
…1718192021…
2223242526272829303132333435363738394041
42
Web Design by Fresh Traffic

301-180 King Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3G8
PH: (204) 984-9360 FAX: (204) 984-9366 TOLL FREE: 1-866-803-2814

Go to Top
  • Quick Exit