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Number of children experiencing mental health issues, abuse and poverty rising: report
From Children First Canada--As kids head back to school, a new report on the state of the nation’s children sounds the alarm on the top 10 threats to childhood. For the first time ever, the annual Raising Canada report...
Unique program provides foster youth with sexual, reproductive health information
From the Imprint--Six years ago, when Zoë Jones-Walton was about to turn 18, she sat in a windowless Dallas-area conference room with dozens of other foster youth. A series of lectures on how to navigate adulthood...
Governments of Canada, Manitoba sign next three years of agreements to strengthen daycare access
Government of Manitoba, Canada News Release--The governments of Canada and Manitoba have signed the next three years of bilateral agreements to continue strengthening and expanding Manitoba’s child-care sector,...
Government launches pilot to improve employment opportunities for young adults with intellectual disabilities
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government is launching a pilot project in collaboration with supported employment service providers, aimed at harnessing the employment potential of young adults living...
Manitoba to address gender-based violence with $22.3-million investment through National Action Plan
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government, in partnership with the Government of Canada, is investing $22.3 million over four years to support the implementation of the National Action Plan to End...
Government aims to improve access to mental health care; adds 17 clinical psychologist positions
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government is committing nearly $3 million in ongoing funding for 17 additional clinical psychologists as part of continuing efforts to ensure access to specialized mental...
Online safety tips for children this summer from the Winnipeg Police Service
From the Winnipeg Police Service--Kids today can go online from so many different sources, including video game consoles, tablets, smart phones and even handheld gaming devices. Young people are increasingly living...
Abuse survivor group pushing provinces to protect students; Manitoba first to draft new laws
From CBC News--Anne-Marie Robinson had two goals when she started researching eduction laws in every province across Canada — to advocate for better protections for kids in school and at the same time, heal herself. "I...
Online safety tips for kids!
From the Winnipeg Police Service--Kids today can go online from so many different sources, including video game consoles, tablets, smart phones and even handheld gaming devices. Young people are increasingly living...
Serious injury report system to bolster advocate mandate
From the Winnipeg Free Press — A reporting system has been put in place to track serious injuries of children and youth within the Child and Family Services, justice, mental health and addictions systems. The...