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GA presents on Safe & Together implementation during RESOLVE meeting

Stories to InspireBy The General AuthorityNovember 19, 2019

Debbie Besant, CEO of the General Authority, and Dave McGregor, the now-retired CEO of CFS of Western, led a presentation on the implementation of the Safe & Together™ model in Manitoba during a RESOLVE team…

GA adoption recruiter named one of three Recruiters of The Year by Wendy’s Wonderful Kids

Stories to InspireBy The General AuthorityNovember 19, 2019

Laura Wilson was honoured at this year’s Wendy’s Wonderful Kids (WWK) Summit by being named one of three “Recruiters of the Year.” The recently retired General Authority adoption recruiter was one of three chosen out…

‘Changing the conversation’ on FASD

Stories to InspireBy The General AuthorityApril 23, 2019

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…

Training session focused on perpetrators of domestic violence

Stories to InspireBy The General AuthorityFebruary 27, 2019

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…

‘Protected mothers equal protective mothers’: DV seminar

Stories to InspireBy The General AuthorityFebruary 11, 2019

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…

2018 Cookies with Santa brings in large number of volunteers

Stories to InspireBy The General AuthorityFebruary 9, 2019

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…

AGM focuses on partnerships

Stories to InspireBy The General AuthorityJanuary 4, 2019

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…

Gift cards a surprise for KIK attendees

Stories to InspireBy The General AuthorityJanuary 3, 2019

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…

Foster parents should educate selves on new cannabis legislation: trainer

Stories to InspireBy The General AuthorityJuly 18, 2018

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)…

Newcomer Unit creates welcoming environment

Stories to InspireBy The General AuthorityJuly 18, 2018

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…

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