May 6-12 is mental health week
From the Canadian Mental Health Association Journal—Mental health is a state of well-being, and we all have it. We might have a mental illness, and we might not. Either way, we can all feel well.…
Oh Baby event will help feed children
From the Winnipeg Free Press– Sadly, 42 per cent of the 64,000 people who use Manitoba food banks are children and, on average, 536 of those hungry children are in Winnipeg. Over 1,700 infants in…
Two-thirds of children and youth in Canada feel isolated: study
From a study conducted by UNICEF–CNW April 24, 2019– A sense of belonging is a core human need, yet the vast majority of Canadian children and youth feel isolated and unsupported by family, friends and…
‘Changing the conversation’ on FASD
Thinking about FASD in a new way was the key concept behind a recent national Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) symposium held at the Human Rights Museum. The two-day Canada Northwest FASD Partnership Symposium, held…
‘Permanency pacts’ help foster youths get support from trusted adults
From the Chronicle of Social Change — When Ta’nika first met Victoria Sweet, she had her doubts. “I hated her because I didn’t know her,” said the 19-year-old Bronx native. She was in foster care,…
Lessons still to be learned about ‘affluent abuse’
From Maclean’s Magazine–By Anne Kingston We will never know the horrific final abuse Dr. Elana Fric endured from her husband of 12 years, Dr. Mohammed Shamji. The 40-year-old family physician and mother of three was…
Media misses the link between domestic violence & child welfare: new study
From the Chronicle of Social Change — The overlap between domestic violence and child maltreatment is profound. Research suggests that crossover may include between 30 and 60 percent of families involved with the child welfare…
Province invests $3-million in funding for newcomer support services
The Manitoba government is investing up to $3.1 million in services that support newcomers to Manitoba, Education and Training Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced April 12. “Our strategic investments will improve the settlement, language, employment and…
New funding allocated for family violence prevention
Manitoba Government press release — The Manitoba government is providing $176,000 in new funding through the Family Violence Prevention Program to support women’s resource centres in Winnipeg and Brandon, Sustainable Development Minister Rochelle Squires, minister…
Wendy’s Wonderful Kids makes adoption a reality for families
From the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids website– Carly Calhoun and her husband, John, knew they wanted to grow their family through adoption. The couple from British Columbia has adopted six children, including siblings Alicia and Tristin…