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Biden appoints child welfare policy expert and former foster child to Budget Office
From The Imprint--The leader of a prominent foster care reform group – who spent time as a child in foster care herself, a searing experience that she’s said shaped her work as a congressional policy adviser – has been...
CFS workers in group homes now eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations
Manitoba Government News Release--The eligibility criteria for COVID-19 vaccination have been expanded to include: • staff employed in congregate group care settings who provide direct care to individuals in the...
New program provides wraparound care to youth affected by violence
Manitoba Government News Release--A $2.3-million program that provides wraparound care to youths and young adults injured by violence provided help for nearly 200 people in its first five months, decreasing their risk...
Pandemic worsening mental health, especially for women: poll
From The Canadian Press--Aisha Addo was having a talk just the other day with a close friend about how they were faring as the pandemic stretched into 2021. She said her friend spoke candidly about feeling like she was...
Province extends code red restrictions for two weeks
The Manitoba government has extended public health orders from Jan. 8 until Jan. 22, to continue to protect Manitobans and reduce case numbers, test positivity rates and hospitalizations, Premier Brian Pallister and...
Understanding screen addiction: a guide for COVID times
Guest Blog Post--Thinking back to a time when digital devices didn’t exist or weren’t easily accessible may feel like ancient history. But it really wasn’t that long ago. Internet use, including emails, only became...
Premier shuffles cabinet; Rochelle Squires named new Families Minister
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government is creating two new departments to protect vulnerable Manitobans and spearhead new job opportunities for young Manitobans, Premier Brian Pallister announced...
Province invests in additional mental health supports for students, staff
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government is investing in targeted mental health supports for the well-being of students during this pandemic, Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced today. “School...
Manitoba extends home nutrition and learning program
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government is investing $1.2-million to extend the Home Nutrition and Learning Program until the end of March, helping to protect more than 1,800 families and 4,300...
The Screen Time Diet: helping your teen find the balance with tech
Guest blog post from My Tutor--For teens, the wave of daily activity on Snapchat, Instagram and games like Fortnite can consume hours a day at the best of times. And since lockdown, with leaving the house mostly out of...