From the Chronicle of Social Change — California foster youth who remain in extended foster care after they turn 18 have more savings and are more educated than their peers who exit foster care at…
Families Minister Heather Stefanson announced Monday that the Department of Families has officially entered into a partnership with the Southern First Nations Network of Care, who will deliver Manitoba’s first Social Impact Bond (SIB) in…
The General Authority’s 15th annual general meeting highlighted the strength of partnerships as one of the keys to the success of child welfare. “We want to acknowledge our theme this year is partnerships, many established…
From the Chronicle of Child Welfare — The Family First Prevention Services Act, which was signed into law as part of the Bipartisan Budget Act on February 9, 2018, offers an historic opportunity for child…
Along with karaoke, face-painting and mascots, this year’s Kids in Kare Picnic had something special – a gift card giveaway for every foster family who attended. Families attending the event on June 14 at the…
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has partnered with the Children’s Action Network, Goldsmith Entertainment and Triage Productions in the CBS Holiday special “A Home for the Holidays”. The 20th Anniversary of this primetime special…
Dec. 6, 2018 marks close to 30 years since the murder of 14 women at L’Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal by a man who killed them because he “hated feminists.” On Dec. 6, 1989, 13 female students…
Post from Deputy Minister of Families, Jay Rodgers – Since 1992, December 3 has been recognized around the world as the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities, when global citizens are invited to…
From CTV News – The Manitoba government is taking steps to give residents a better understanding about the meaning of consent and who is responsible for sexual assault. “We want to take aim at victim…
From 660 News: CALGARY (660 NEWS) – On what is being called ‘National Child Day’ a group of researchers is out with a list of issues facing kids around the country and a call to…