Breaking the cycle of foster care
A recent story on CBC.ca highlights the need for more Indigenous social workers. It recounts the stories of two grown foster children who decided to break the cycle when they became adults. One was a…
DetailsWinnipeg police launch child abuse awareness campaign
Online Campaign Against Child Abuse October is Child Abuse Protection Month. The Winnipeg Police Service, in partnership with the Canadian Centre for Child Protection is launching an online campaign against child abuse. In our efforts…
DetailsManitoba government announces child welfare reforms
New plan will lead to fewer children in care, better outcomes, says Families Minister Families Minister The Manitoba government launched a new plan to end the crisis in the child welfare system and create better…
DetailsManitoba marks International Day of the Girl
Computer Coding Event held Wednesday The Manitoba government is recognizing International Day of the Girl with a girls’ coding event at the University of Winnipeg, Sustainable Development Minister Rochelle Squires, minister responsible for the status…
DetailsWell-known former foster child publishes book on decoding teen behaviour
Well-known speaker and former foster youth Josh Shipp has published a new book, called The Grown-Up’s Guide to Teenage Humans. The book is promoted as a “direct, no fluff, unflinching guide to decoding your teen’s behaviour,…
DetailsAFM announces youth video contest
AFM invites youth to capture what they think youth need to know about cannabis in a 30 to 90 second video. This contest encourages youth to explore messaging about cannabis. Contestants have the opportunity to…
Details