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Manitoba government supports safe housing for youths during pandemic
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government is investing more than $240,000 for case management and mental health supports provided through Resource Assistance for Youth (RaY) to continue to protect young...
AARP declares ‘crisis’ for kin caregivers in New York
From the Imprint--Older New Yorkers who care for relatives’ children outside of the formal foster care system are in “crisis,” according to a new report by the state chapter of the nation’s most prominent advocacy...
Children’s home nutrition and learning program extended through summer
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government is investing more than $2 million to extend the Home Nutrition and Learning Program until the end of August so participating children can continue to be...
Province providing more than $1-million for mental health, addictions supports
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government is providing $1.2 million for mental health and addictions initiatives through the Canada-Manitoba Home and Community Care and Mental Health and Addictions...
Moving child welfare from a reaction to a response: opinion
From The Imprint--One benefit of an extended career in child welfare settings is that you begin to understand the concept of capacity. I’m not offering this as sage advice or cynical wisdom, nor as a pup social worker...
New regulator to stop sexual abuse online: public safety minister
From the Winnipeg Free Press-- OTTAWA - The Liberal government will introduce legislation to create a new regulator that will ensure online platforms remove harmful content, including depictions of children and...
Pandemic increased teens’ requests for mental health supports: advocates
From CBC News--More young people are reaching out for help to deal with depression and anxiety because of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on schools, according to mental health advocates in Winnipeg. In the fall...
New hubs created to help youth access mental health supports
From CTV News-- A new network of youth hubs will soon be opening in Manitoba to help young people access mental health supports. “Now we’re going to do an even better job of wrapping around young people and ensuring...
Province, police service to provide additional support to victims of domestic violence
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government and the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) are piloting a new approach to better support families experiencing domestic violence that will see specialized staff from...
Province extends supports for youth aging out of care during pandemic
Manitoba Government News Release--The province is extending supports and services to all young adults who would otherwise age out of the Manitoba Child and Family Services (CFS) system during the continued response to...