From the Brandon Sun/Aug. 1, 2019–A new project launched by the Manitoba Metis Federation is helping families in the community purchase the keys to their first homes. The MMF’s First Time Home Purchase Program launched…
From NPR –The number of cases of children entering the foster care system due to parental drug use has more than doubled since 2000, according to research published this week in JAMA Pediatrics. Researchers analyzed…
From the Mental Health Commision of Canada Catalyst – When the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) — together with our partners, Bell Let’s Talk, The Rossy Foundation, the RBC Foundation, and Health Canada —…
A new program from the Children’s Aid Foundation, in partnership with Telus, called the TELUS Mobility for GoodTM program, provides a free phone for all youth leaving care for two years. Press release from Telus: Help…
Manitoba Government Press Release–Addictions services are being expanded to improve reach in communities for youth seeking substance use services by embedding counsellors within agencies throughout Winnipeg, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen announced…
Manitoba Government Press Release–Manitoba’s first social impact bond (SIB) will launch this fall, Families Minister Heather Stefanson and Tara Petti, chief executive officer, Southern First Nations Network of Care (SFNNC), announced Monday. SFNNC has successfully…
Manitoba Government Press Release—The Manitoba government is seeking a community partner to help improve access to safe and supportive housing for women and children who have experienced family violence, Families Minister Heather Stefanson and…
From the Governments of Manitoba and Canada–The Canada and Manitoba governments have provided grant funding to enhance the quality of child care services provided when families access programs across the province, Federal Families, Children and…
Today, May 25, 2019, is Missing Children’s Day. Every year, thousands of children are reported missing. Thankfully, the majority of these children are safely located, but unfortunately, some cases remain open for years with these…
From USA Today — The Sesame Workshop is actively committing to supporting children in foster care – and delivered on its promise by introducing Karli, a Muppet who lives with her “for-now” parents, Dalia and…