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Cost shouldn’t be a factor in keeping kids with their families: poll
From the Winnipeg Sun--A poll shows more than 90% of respondents believe more needs to be done to keep kids in Manitoba out of the child welfare system, while more than 80% believe that programs that keep kids with...
New housing complex being built for youth aging out of CFS
From the Winnipeg Free Press--A Winnipeg housing complex for Métis youth leaving the child welfare system has moved a step closer to completion. The Manitoba Métis Federation’s Mazoun Infinity House of Hope will have...
Message from the CEO: Sept. 28, 2023
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30, 2023 Good morning, Today I would like to draw our attention to September 30th, which commemorates the third National Day for...
Manitoba Tories promise $5-million for victims of domestic violence
From the Winnipeg Free Press--Manitoba Progressive Conservatives are promising help for victims of domestic violence and women’s shelters. The Tories say, if they are re-elected Oct. 3, they will commit $5 million to...
Number of children experiencing mental health issues, abuse and poverty rising: report
From Children First Canada--As kids head back to school, a new report on the state of the nation’s children sounds the alarm on the top 10 threats to childhood. For the first time ever, the annual Raising Canada report...
Unique program provides foster youth with sexual, reproductive health information
From the Imprint--Six years ago, when Zoë Jones-Walton was about to turn 18, she sat in a windowless Dallas-area conference room with dozens of other foster youth. A series of lectures on how to navigate adulthood...
Governments of Canada, Manitoba sign next three years of agreements to strengthen daycare access
Government of Manitoba, Canada News Release--The governments of Canada and Manitoba have signed the next three years of bilateral agreements to continue strengthening and expanding Manitoba’s child-care sector,...
Government launches pilot to improve employment opportunities for young adults with intellectual disabilities
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government is launching a pilot project in collaboration with supported employment service providers, aimed at harnessing the employment potential of young adults living...
Manitoba to address gender-based violence with $22.3-million investment through National Action Plan
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government, in partnership with the Government of Canada, is investing $22.3 million over four years to support the implementation of the National Action Plan to End...
Government aims to improve access to mental health care; adds 17 clinical psychologist positions
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government is committing nearly $3 million in ongoing funding for 17 additional clinical psychologists as part of continuing efforts to ensure access to specialized mental...