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…
The Manitoba government has amended The Employment Standards Code to broaden domestic violence leave to include victims of interpersonal violence, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox, minister responsible for status of women, announced today.…
Cakes For Kids, a volunteer organization that makes birthday cakes for children who otherwise would not have one, including for children in care, was recently honoured with a Premier’s Volunteer Service Award. The idea began…
Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada Press Release–At the Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada, our Stand Up for Kids national campaign believes all children and youth deserve: • A life free of fear and violence; •…
November is National Adoption Awareness Month. National Adoption Day was celebrated on Nov. 23 at the Barbara Mitchell Centre, hosted by Wendy’s Wonderful Kids, the General Authority and some of its agencies. A total of…
From the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption—Burlington, ON — Today, more than 30,000 children are waiting to be adopted from foster care in Canada. The hard reality is that too many children linger in care…
Manitoba Government Press Release–The Manitoba government has appointed a new chair and members to the board of directors for the General Child and Family Services Authority, Families Minister Heather Stefanson announced today. “The General Child…
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,…
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:…
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…