Message from the CEO: March 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
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
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
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!
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
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…
February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. This annual campaign is dedicated to raising awareness of teen dating violence and helping youth establish healthy relationships. Teen Dating Violence is an issue that…
Opinion: Online sexual violence is a growing threat
From The Conversation–The increase in online interaction created by COVID-19 has generated a spike in girls and young women being subjected to what’s called technology-facilitated sexual violence (TFSV). The term refers to everything from sharing…
Peer-support group gives families dealing with mental-health struggles somewhere to turn
From the Winnipeg Free Press–Two Winnipeg mental-health advocates are using their own experiences to help family members and caregivers of those who are struggling to receive the support they need. Charlotte Sytnyk and Kirsten Drybrough…
Province provides funding to Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre for supports in violence against Indigenous women, girls, 2SLGBTQQIA+ peoples
The Manitoba government is partnering with Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre to provide $130,000 in funding to support the co-development of a provincial implementation plan to raise awareness and end violence against Indigenous women,…