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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Manitoba Government News Release–The Manitoba government is issuing a request for expression of interest (REOI) for a service provider to deliver a residential program for men affected by domestic violence, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister…