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Beloved drop-in centre remains a haven for youth after 50 years
From the Winnipeg Free Press--Some children are never given the foundational tools at home to ease their way into this world. For a long list of complex reasons, home is not always a haven. And it’s not assured to be a...
Minnesota county working to keep siblings in foster care together
From the Imprint--Lots of conversations with parents, brothers, sisters and caregivers. Emergency funds for extra beds, car seats or strollers. Overnight visits. This is a snapshot of Hennepin County’s approach to...
Extreme threats surge on social media, primarily targeting girls: child protection centre
From CBC News--Threats and manipulation on social media platforms — in an attempt to force victims into dangerous, violent behaviour — is on the rise in Canada and teen girls are the main target, according to the...
Winnipeg group helps male youth overcome addictions, trauma
From Global News--On a bitterly cold Winnipeg night, with the windchill nearing -36 C, the Wind Walkers head out into the night, as they do every Tuesday. The group walks along Selkirk Avenue and down to Main Street,...
Tuition Waiver applications now open!
The Manitoba Youth in Care Tuition Waiver applications are now open for the 2026-27 post-secondary academic year. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2026. For more information, including how to apply, please scan the...
Plan to attend an upcoming Futures Forward tuition waiver session
Attention current or former youth in care. Please plan to attend an upcoming Futures Forward Tuition Waiver information session. What: Futures Forward Tuition Waiver Info Session When: Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 Time: 2...
Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada Scholarships – available now!
Planning to start, continue, or return to school in 2026–27? If you are not a current CAFC Scholarship recipient, apply today! A CAFC Scholarship can support your post-secondary journey from start to finish. You can...
Province plans for impending intimate partner violence law
From the Winnipeg Free Press--Women’s shelters, police and the province are preparing for a long-awaited law that aims to prevent Manitobans from becoming the next victim of an intimate partner. Manitoba’s Disclosure...
Data on violence in Manitoba schools released
From the Winnipeg Free Press--A new study suggests that one in two teachers in Manitoba is experiencing violence on the job. “It is, unfortunately, not shocking — it should be, but it’s not,” resource teacher Julie...
Why transitional support is key for youth aging out of mental health services
From the Winnipeg Free Press/Canadian Press--For 29-year-old Kelsey, helping young people in Canada to be happier boils down to helping them find a passion and a community. “Even if everything else sucked, even if you...










