From the Dave Thomas Foundation–It is often the simplest moments with family that we cherish the most. The encouraging words of a parent, laughter shared with a sibling or the warmth of home are memories…
From the Winnipeg Free Press–Indigenous hockey star Jordin Tootoo shared a message of hope and resilience at Red River College on Thursday, encouraging a gymnasium packed full of students and fans to find the courage…
Manitoba Government Press Release–As of April 1, child welfare and public health systems in Manitoba will be ready to more effectively and proactively connect mothers with supports, and will no longer issue birth alerts for…
January 29 was Bell Let’s Talk Day. Canadians and people around the world joined in to help create positive change for people living with mental health issues. With the help of so many, Bell will…
Manitoba Government Press Release–The Manitoba government is investing $400,000 to launch Granny’s House, a one-year pilot project to provide short-term, culturally safe and community-led care to children and families who could otherwise be at risk…
Manitoba Government Press Release–The Manitoba government has chosen Wahbung Abinoonjiiag Inc. to lead a network of community agencies to help improve housing options for women and children who have experienced family violence, Families Minister Heather…
A new collaborative tool—the first of its kind in Canada—has been introduced in Winnipeg to help connect foster children, youth aging out of the child welfare system and at-risk families. CarePortal officially launched Nov. 14…
Manitoba Government Press Release–To help ensure its programs and services will meet the needs of Manitobans now and into the future, the Manitoba government is implementing a transformation strategy focused on improving outcomes for vulnerable…
From the Chronicle of Social Change–A $30 million initiative to help thousands of transition-aged foster youth secure stable housing, pursue higher education and receive better services in the Bay Area is being launched by a…
The 9th annual Cookies with Santa event took place on Dec. 10 at the Sergeant Tommy Prince Recreation Centre. The event, put on by the Winnipeg Child and Family Services Foster Care/Kinship Program, was well…