A sweet idea
A new volunteer organization in Winnipeg is creating birthday and other cakes for children in need. “Every child, regardless of their life circumstance, deserves a cake for their birthday,” says one of the partners of…
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A new course is being offered by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection to for coaches to help protect children. The course, called Commit to Kids for Coaches, provides practical information that gives coaches a standard…
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The Manitoba government is proclaiming November as Domestic Violence Prevention Month and urging Manitobans to play a role in speaking out against abuse, Families Minister Scott Fielding and Sustainable Development Minister Rochelle Squires, minister responsible…
DetailsBreaking 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…
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