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GA presents on Safe & Together implementation during RESOLVE meeting

Stories to InspireBy The General AuthorityNovember 19, 2019

Debbie Besant, CEO of the General Authority, and Dave McGregor, the now-retired CEO of CFS of Western, led a presentation on the implementation of the Safe & Together™ model in Manitoba during a RESOLVE team…

GA adoption recruiter named one of three Recruiters of The Year by Wendy’s Wonderful Kids

Stories to InspireBy The General AuthorityNovember 19, 2019

Laura Wilson was honoured at this year’s Wendy’s Wonderful Kids (WWK) Summit by being named one of three “Recruiters of the Year.” The recently retired General Authority adoption recruiter was one of three chosen out…

Province investing in youth outreach services in Thompson

BlogBy The General AuthorityNovember 19, 2019

Manitoba Government News Release–The Manitoba government is investing more than $2.1 million over three years to expand StreetReach programming in Thompson and enhance the community mobilization hub, Families Minister Heather Stefanson and Justice Minister Cliff…

Manitoba government spending $4.2 million on mental health services for children, youth

BlogBy The General AuthorityNovember 18, 2019

Manitoba Government News Release–The Manitoba government will invest more than $4.2-million to improve mental health services, making it easier for children and youth to receive assessments and treatment, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron…

Province to invest nearly $2.4-million to expand walk-in mental health services

BlogBy The General AuthorityNovember 4, 2019

Manitoba Government News Release–The Manitoba government will reduce wait times and improve access to care by investing nearly $2.4-million to expand walk-in mental health services and specialized trauma counselling, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy…

Province to pilot project for mental health, addictions services to at-risk families

BlogBy The General AuthorityOctober 17, 2019

Manitoba Government press release– $1.9-Million Investment Will Provide Mental Health, Addictions Services to Families at Risk of Child Apprehension: Stefanson The Manitoba government will partner with the Metis Child and Family Services (CFS) Authority on…

Manitoba government invests in mental health programs, services for youth

BlogBy The General AuthorityOctober 7, 2019

Manitoba Government Press Release–As part of a comprehensive whole-of-government approach to improving mental health and addictions programming, the Manitoba government is continuing to take action with an investment of nearly $3 million to enhance education…

Every Child Matters – Monday is Orange Shirt Day

BlogBy The General AuthoritySeptember 30, 2019

From the Manitoba Department of Families– Orange Shirt Day is held across Canada annually on September 30 to acknowledge the time of year in which Indigenous children were taken from their homes to residential schools.…

National youth suicide prevention strategy sought

BlogBy The General AuthoritySeptember 18, 2019

From the Winnipeg Free Press–Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among youth in Canada, sparking a consortium of child advocates from across the country to call on all levels of government to implement a…

Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis children and families to come into force January 2020

BlogBy The General AuthoritySeptember 11, 2019

OTTAWA, UNCEDED TRADITIONAL ALGONQUIN TERRITORY, ON, Sept. 10, 2019—Canada Newswire–Reducing the number of Indigenous children in care continues to be one of the Government of Canada’s most important priorities. Today, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister…

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