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Project targeting troubled youth cut violent crime, police say
From the Winnipeg Free Press--The Winnipeg Police Service says a new project has triggered a sharp decrease in arrests among specific youths who were repeatedly involved in violent crime. The ongoing Project Surge will...
Thousands ‘transcend together’ in Winnipeg pride parade
From the Winnipeg Free Press--Downtown Winnipeg was flooded with colour Sunday as thousands took to the streets in celebration of the city’s annual LGBTTQ+ pride parade. “I’m elated, honestly, it’s the greatest joy of...
Helping youth break the cycle
From the Winnipeg Free Press--They’ve seen some of the hardest things and walked some of the darkest paths. They know street life, gang life, the extremes of drugs and alcohol, and life on the inside of prison walls....
Federal funds to improve safe ‘one-stop shop’ for traumatized kids, families
From the Winnipeg Free Press-- Instead of a loud, intimidating, harshly lit environment full of people wearing uniforms or hospital scrubs, traumatized kids at the Toba Centre are welcomed into a space designed to make...
Apply now: Keith Cooper Scholarship available for youth in or from care of a Manitoba CFS agency
The Keith Cooper Scholarship is now accepting submissions for the 2024/25 academic year. Please see the attached poster for more details on how to apply, or visit this page:...
Manitoba signs declaration to transfer responsibility for Indigenous child welfare to First Nations
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government and First Nation chiefs from across the province signed a historic relationship declaration committing to the transfer of jurisdiction over child welfare to...
Child abuse prevention initiative aimed at early childhood educators
Manitoba Government News Release--The governments of Canada and Manitoba have partnered with the Canadian Centre for Child Protection (C3P) to create a model for early childhood educators to help detect and prevent...
May 7 is National Child and Youth Mental Health Day
Dear friend, My name is Breanna, and I’m a former youth in care. I’m reaching out to you because today is National Child and Youth Mental Health Day and it’s a day that means a lot to me. As an ally of Children’s Aid...
Manitoba expands housing access for youth
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government is presenting its latest project to help address the housing needs in Manitoba, with capital funding, rent supplements and in-kind contributions to bolster the...
Manitoba government hosts Mental Health Week May 6-12
The Manitoba government will host Mental Health Week events from May 6 to 12, 2024. The theme for this year is A Call to Be Kind—encouraging us all to remember the healing power of compassion – starting with yourself...