Skip to content
The General Child and Family Services Authority
Designated Intake Agencies
The General Child and Family Services Authority

The General Child and Family Services Authority is responsible for the administration and provision
of child and family services by the agencies and service regions under its jurisdiction.

  • Covid-19
  • About
  • Families
  • Children & Youth
  • Youth Initiatives
  • Adoption
  • Foster Parents
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Emergency Contacts
  • Covid-19
  • About
  • Families
  • Children & Youth
  • Youth Initiatives
  • Adoption
  • Foster Parents
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Emergency Contacts

Category Archives: Blog

You are here:
  1. Home
  2. Category "Blog"

CFS workers in group homes now eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations

Blog, Covid-19By The General AuthorityJanuary 14, 2021

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 Community Living disABILITY Services, Child and…

New program provides wraparound care to youth affected by violence

BlogBy The General AuthorityJanuary 13, 2021

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 of continued physical…

Pandemic worsening mental health, especially for women: poll

Blog, Covid-19By The General AuthorityJanuary 13, 2021

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…

Province extends code red restrictions for two weeks

Blog, Covid-19By The General AuthorityJanuary 8, 2021

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 Dr. Brent Roussin,…

Understanding screen addiction: a guide for COVID times

BlogBy The General AuthorityJanuary 5, 2021

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 more…

Premier shuffles cabinet; Rochelle Squires named new Families Minister

BlogBy The General AuthorityJanuary 5, 2021

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 today as nine ministers were sworn in to…

Province invests in additional mental health supports for students, staff

BlogBy The General AuthorityDecember 18, 2020

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 divisions, parents and mental health agencies report…

Manitoba extends home nutrition and learning program

BlogBy The General AuthorityDecember 14, 2020

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 children who are at…

The Screen Time Diet: helping your teen find the balance with tech

Blog, Covid-19By The General AuthorityDecember 7, 2020

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…

Advisory committee struck to guide future of child care in Manitoba

BlogBy The General AuthorityDecember 7, 2020

Manitoba Government News Release–The Manitoba government is establishing a new parent advisory committee that will guide public engagement and provide advice to the province on how to ensure child-care services meet the diverse needs of…

12345…
6789101112131415161718192021
22
Web Design by Fresh Traffic

301-180 King Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3G8
PH: (204) 984-9360 FAX: (204) 984-9366 TOLL FREE: 1-866-803-2814

Go to Top
  • Quick Exit