October is child abuse prevention month
From the Winnipeg Police Service–October is Child Abuse Prevention Month and in order to help prevent crime, we have to understand what it is and how to recognize it. Child abuse is any form of…
Manitoba survivors of COVID-19 call for more mental health supports
From CBC News–When Lucy Kaikai’s aunt contracted COVID-19 earlier this year, she told her something surprising. “She said this is worse than war,” said Kaikai. The Winnipegger says she didn’t believe her aunt, until she…
Parents, women suffering the most with mental health during pandemic: studies
From CBC News–Parents and women are among the Canadians struggling most with mental health issues during the pandemic, results from several new surveys show. The latest findings from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health…
Message from the CEO, Oct. 15, 2020
CEO Message, October 15, 2020 Hello and welcome to a fall update from the General Authority (GA). I’d like to start this message by talking about our annual general meeting, which was held virtually for…
Manitoba extends supports for youth as part of pandemic response
Manitoba Government Press Release–Families Minister Heather Stefanson said today that the province has implemented a number of measures to support and protect vulnerable Manitobans in response to COVID-19. Manitoba will continue to extend supports to…
Federal government doubles COVID-19 fund for abused women to $100-million
From the Winnipeg Free Press (The Canadian Press)–People are told to stay home during the COVID-19 pandemic to stay safe, but homes are not safe places for abused women, says Silvia Samsa, the executive director…
October Safe and Sound webinar series launched by Manitoba Advocate for Children
From the Manitoba Advocate–The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth invites you to their Safe and Sound webinar series happening throughout the month of October. The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth (MACY) released Safe…
U of M paper suggests sliding scale for daycare costs
From CBC News–Child care in Manitoba should be universal, like public schools, instead of using the current funding model, which makes child care less accessible for lower-income families, says a research paper by a University…
Two community partnerships chosen for program to keep families together
Manitoba Government Press Release–The Manitoba government is investing more than $1-million in a new program designed to help keep families together by matching them with community-based support workers who can help them feel supported, valued…
Trauma-informed daycare to be first in Canada
From The Vancouver Sun–Canada’s first trauma-informed daycare is expected to be a safe space for young children who have experienced trauma. The United Way is raising money to complete construction of Little Phoenix Daycare in…