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Province ready to launch vaccine campaign for children 5-11; expected to be available soon
Manitoba Government News Release--Manitoba is ready to launch the next phase of Manitoba’s vaccine campaign to protect children ages five to 11 from COVID-19, Premier Heather Stefanson and Health and Seniors Care...
Cheer Board opening toy chest again after pandemic locked it last Christmas
From the Winnipeg Free Press. There will be toys — and smiles — for children this Christmas. The Christmas Cheer Board will be able to distribute them this year after the pandemic forced the toy box to stay closed last...
Indigenous boys need support to prevent suicide, homicide: children’s advocate
From CBC News--The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth is demanding the province focus more resources on Indigenous boys to prevent more deaths by suicide and homicide. For a new report released Thursday morning...
Province recognizes International Day of the Girl, invests in technology training for young women
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government is investing $25,000 in a micro-credential cyber security course at the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology (MITT) that will be offered to high school...
General Authority 2020/21 Annual General Meeting held Oct. 5
The General Child and Family Services Authority's 18th Annual General Meeting was held Oct. 5, 2021. Click here for a copy of this year's annual report and financial statements. Click here to watch a video of this...
Province announces task force on poverty and education
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government has established a Provincial Task Force on Poverty and Education that will examine the correlation between poverty and education and work in connection with the...
Province announces additional mental health funding to support return to school
Manitoba Government News Release--The province will provide more than $1-million in additional funding for staff and student mental health supports, and work with school divisions to ensure student needs are met,...
Child suicide attempts, abuse rose during pandemic: new report
From Global News--During a year of lockdowns and school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, rising rates of child abuse and suicide attempts among Canada’s youth have sparked concern, according to a new report...
Province to provide increased respite supports for children with disabilities
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government and St.Amant will work together to provide an enhanced respite care option to children with disabilities as part of a new pilot project, Families Minister...
Families will be able to access $10 a day daycare by 2025-26: federal government
Government of Canada News Release--Every child deserves the best possible start in life, and all parents should have the ability to build both a family and career. Yet, too many families across Canada lack access to...