NOTICE:
If you were a child in care with any child and family services (CFS) agency in Manitoba between January 1, 2005 and March 31, 2019, you may be included in an agreement signed by the Province to settle class action lawsuits related to the children’s special allowance (click here to read the press release from March 2024). Two administrators have been appointed by the court to oversee the claims process for these settlements. If you were in care at any point in this time period with a CFS agency mandated by the General Authority, the claims administrator for you is Exchange Group Solutions.
Agencies mandated by 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
The claims administrator is asking if potential claimants want to opt out or oppose the proposed settlement. Anyone choosing to opt out or oppose must do so by August 26, 2024. To learn more about this settlement, next steps in the process and to find out how to opt out or oppose the settlement please contact Exchange Group Solutions at:
Phone: 1-204-947-7101 or 1-800-947-7101
Email: Questions@CSASettlement.com
Website: CSA Settlement
Unless you intend to opt out or oppose the settlement, there is no action you can take at this time. Claims for compensation cannot be made yet. It is anticipated that the claims process will be available beginning in early December.