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Province promises $32-million over three years for dental program for kids in care, EIA recipients

Stories to InspireBy The General AuthorityApril 22, 2021

From CBC News–The Manitoba government is extending an arrangement that will allow kids in Child and Family Services care, as well as people receiving income assistance, to visit the dentist. The province will spend $32…

Second Granny’s House for at-risk children to open in Winnipeg this spring

Stories to InspireBy The General AuthorityApril 19, 2021

A second Winnipeg home for at-risk parents to take their children when they need a short break will open this spring in the North End. The first “Granny’s House” opened more that a year ago…

Child sex-assault victim support bill nears royal assent

Stories to InspireBy The General AuthorityApril 16, 2021

From the Winnipeg Free Press–Manitoba MLAs from all parties in the house voted in favour Thursday of an NDP bill that aims to help youth in northern and isolated communities who’ve been sexually assaulted. Bill…

Screen time and kids: What have we learned in the last year?

Stories to InspireBy The General AuthorityMarch 22, 2021

From CTV News–My husband and I sent our first and fourth graders off to their last day of in-person school one year ago this month. I kissed them and pretended not to be terribly worried…

Velma’s House offers haven for women who are exploited, homeless or victims of violence

Stories to InspireBy The General AuthorityMarch 22, 2021

From the Winnipeg Free Press–The dream of a 24/7 safe haven for women in Winnipeg who have been exploited and subjected to violence, or have no home, is coming true. For 40 years, advocates faced…

Celebrating Social Work Month: What can social workers do for you?

Stories to InspireBy The General AuthorityMarch 9, 2021

From the Winnipeg Free Press–Is your glass half empty or half full? Ask a social worker, and they might remind you that your glass is refillable. They might help identify and remove barriers preventing you…

March is Social Work Month! This year’s theme: Social Workers Are Essential

Stories to InspireBy The General AuthorityMarch 9, 2021

From the Canadian Association of Social Workers–Social Work Month in March is a time to celebrate the great profession of social work. The theme for Social Work Month 2021 is Social Workers Are Essential. Social workers…

Couple helps provide safe housing for youth aging out; victims of domestic violence

Stories to InspireBy The General AuthorityJanuary 18, 2021

From Global News–Foster parents Jamie and Kevin Pfau have set out to help address housing affordability issues in Winnipeg for kids who are too old for foster care and survivors of domestic violence. Systemic racism…

Safe at Home Manitoba website offers free programming for families

Covid-19, Stories to InspireBy The General AuthorityJanuary 14, 2021

Manitoba Government News Release–Manitoba has announced the Safe at Home Manitoba program to provide support to Manitobans staying home during this critical time. Organizations, businesses and artists can visit www.safeathomemb.ca for more information. The Safe…

Webinar on Bill C-92 Dec. 15

Stories to InspireBy The General AuthorityDecember 11, 2020

The General Authority will be holding an interactive webinar for directors and staff only on Bill C-92 (An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families) on Tuesday, Dec. 15. An Act respecting…

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