Children’s Special Allowance Class Action Settlement
If you were a child in care with any child and family services (CFS) agency in Manitoba between Jan. 1, 2005 and March 31, 2019, you are eligible to submit a claim in an agreement signed by the Province to settle class action lawsuits related to the children’s special allowance.
The claims process is now open and will close in January, 2027.
Apply Online
Follow the step-by-step process.
Download and Submit Form
- Claimant Upload Portal: Upload your completed form and supporting documents.
- Email: Send to claims@csasettlement.com
- Mail or In-Person: 1 - 554 St. Mary’s Road, Winnipeg, MB, R2M 3L5
Where can I get more information?
What is the CSA Settlement about?
Who can file a claim?
- Those who were in the care of a CFS agency during the claims period and who are over 18 can file their own claim.
- Those who are currently in the care of a CFS agency and are under 18 have already had a claim filed for them by the agency. Funds for these claimants will be held in trust until they turn 18.
- For more information on making a claim, visit the CSA website. www.csasettlement.com
What information do I need?
Visit the CSA website for all information needed. This includes information about the time you spent in care and the agency you were affiliated with. You will also need to provide government issued ID.
Please Note: Don’t worry if you don’t have all of the information. The claims administrator can help you find the information you need.
Exchange Group Solutions
For individuals who were in the care of agencies under the General Authority:
- Jewish Child and Family Service
- Child and Family Services of Western Manitoba
- Child and Family Services of Central Manitoba
- Rural and Northern Child and Family Services
- Winnipeg Child and Family Services
1-204-947-7101 or 1-800-947-7101
claims@csasettlement.com
csasettlement.com
Note: Notices and compensation payments began going out on May 1, 2025. Payments are issued in the order claims are received and assessed.
General Authority
If you have any questions about the claims process, feel free to call us.
- 1-204-984-9360
- generalauthority@gov.mb.ca