Thinking about FASD in a new way was the key concept behind a recent national Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) symposium held at the Human Rights Museum. The two-day Canada Northwest FASD Partnership Symposium, held…
A training session on methods to engage with perpetrators of domestic violence, including holding perpetrators to account for their actions, was held for supervisors and workers in early December. The training, which used a safety…
It is crucial to offer practice approaches that help and support victims of domestic violence in their mothering, those who attended a recent domestic violence workshop heard. “Protected mothers equal protective mothers. We can help…
This year’s Cookies with Santa event attracted close to 75 volunteers – as many, if not more, than 2017, say organizers of the fun event for foster children and families of Winnipeg Child and Family…
The General Authority’s 15th annual general meeting highlighted the strength of partnerships as one of the keys to the success of child welfare. “We want to acknowledge our theme this year is partnerships, many established…
Along with karaoke, face-painting and mascots, this year’s Kids in Kare Picnic had something special – a gift card giveaway for every foster family who attended. Families attending the event on June 14 at the…
A recent training session on “Trends in Youth Drug Use” held at the General Authority featured timely information on young people and marijuana use, in light of the fact that Canada’s cannabis legislation (Bill C-45)…
The Winnipeg Child and Family Services Newcomer Unit may be small, but it has helped many people who are new to Canada settle in to their new homes and keep their families together. The brightly…
For youth in care, achieving employment success can be difficult, because they often have barriers to job success that other young people do not. Now, young people who are currently in care or who have…
Working with survivors of domestic violence and their families requires specific strategies, and sometimes it can be challenging for workers to hold the perpetrator accountable while keeping the children safe and together with the survivor.…