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March 13-19 is Stop Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Week

BlogBy The General AuthorityMarch 15, 2022

From the Deputy Minister’s Blog–I am pleased to share that March 13 – 19, 2022 has been proclaimed, Stop Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness week in Manitoba by the Honourable Rochelle Squires. In 2002, Manitoba launched…

Coercive control can be a life or death issue in relationships. But few people even know how to recognize it

BlogBy The General AuthorityMarch 14, 2022

From the Globe and Mail–Jacqueline Suchite Rivas of Calgary faced coercive control from her ex-husband, but she came to see the reality of her situation when she volunteered at a women’s shelter. ‘I thought abuse…

Muslim shelter for women, children will be first of its kind in Winnipeg

Blog, Covid-19By The General AuthorityMarch 8, 2022

From CBC News–Sakeenah Homes announced plans for the first Muslim shelter in Winnipeg on Monday. The project was created through a partnership between the Islamic Social Services Association in Winnipeg and Sakeenah Homes, which offers…

Celebrating International Women’s Day!

Blog, Covid-19By The General AuthorityMarch 8, 2022

From the Manitoba Government–International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on March 8 to recognize the socio-economic, political and cultural achievements of women across the globe. On this special day, we pause and reflect on…

Message from the CEO: March 4, 2022

UncategorizedBy The General AuthorityMarch 4, 2022

Greetings, Today, I am writing to share some great news with you. As many of you may know, for over a year now the General CFS Authority (GA) has been working on the development of…

Organization helping Manitobans living with ADHD

Stories to InspireBy The General AuthorityMarch 4, 2022

From CTV News Winnipeg–One Manitoba non-profit is providing resources, information and support to both adults and kids living with ADHD. The Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba is raising awareness of the signs of ADHD and…

New transitional housing facility to help Winnipeg women fleeing violence

BlogBy The General AuthorityMarch 4, 2022

From CTV News– A new facility will help Winnipeg women and gender-diverse people and their families fleeing violence find safe and affordable housing while they plan their next steps. West Central Women’s Resource Centre (WCWRC)…

Survey by Dave Thomas Foundation shows significant shift in adoption attitudes in Canada

Stories to InspireBy The General AuthorityMarch 2, 2022

From the Dave Thomas Foundation of Canada–When Erin McKinney got the call about a little boy in foster care who needed a permanent home, she wasn’t sure she was ready to be a mother, but…

2022 Ted Rogers Scholarship Fund nominations now open!

BlogBy The General AuthorityMarch 1, 2022

From the CAF–For the sixth year, the Children’s Aid Foundation is proud to be offering the Ted Rogers Scholarship Fund for Canadian youth with government care experience (cumulative 12-months) who have not previously completed a…

Government investing to promote inclusiveness; help disability support sector

BlogBy The General AuthorityFebruary 18, 2022

From CTV News Winnipeg–The Manitoba government is investing $775,000 to help the disability support sector and promote projects aimed at inclusiveness. Families Minister Rochelle Squires announced the investment at a news conference on Wednesday, noting…

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