A Message from the CEO on April 21, 2020
April 21, 2020 A Message from Jay Rodgers, CEO of the General Authority, to our agencies, service regions and to the public To those of you in our agencies and service regions: I want to…
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Message from the CEO: April 21
April 21, 2020 A Message from Jay Rodgers, CEO of the General Authority, to our agencies, service regions and to the public To those of you in our agencies and service regions: I want to…
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New web portal supports home learning for caregivers
Manitoba Government Press Release–The province is providing a supplemental online resource for Manitoba families whose children are learning at home during the suspension of in-school classes because of COVID-19, Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced today.…
DetailsA message from the General Authority on COVID-19
With the ever-developing COVID-19 pandemic and the many issues arising as a result, we wish to provide an update to the public and to our authority agencies and service regions. First, the General Authority would…
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Manitoba launches free online supports for those with anxiety caused by COVID-19
Manitoba Government Press Release–The Manitoba government is investing in the mental health of Manitobans by introducing a program to help address anxiety caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Premier Brian Pallister announced today. “Pandemics bring about…
DetailsCakes for Kids in Winnipeg ensures no child goes without a birthday cake
Cakes for Kids article from Reader’s Digest– These Volunteer Bakers Are Making Sure No Child in Winnipeg Goes Without a Birthday Cake Read the full article here.
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Kim Thomas award goes to former newcomer who helps others settle in Westman
Joy Escalera, manager of settlement services at Westman Immigrant Services, was the recipient of this year’s Kim Thomas Award at the AGM. The Kim Thomas Award is given to a community member or CFS staff…
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Care Portal celebrates Canadian launch
A new collaborative tool—the first of its kind in Canada—has been introduced in Winnipeg to help connect foster children, youth aging out of the child welfare system and at-risk families. CarePortal officially launched Nov. 14…
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Cookies with Santa provides joy for foster families
The 9th annual Cookies with Santa event took place on Dec. 10 at the Sergeant Tommy Prince Recreation Centre. The event, put on by the Winnipeg Child and Family Services Foster Care/Kinship Program, was well…
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AGM focuses on transformation, evolution
A focus on change and evolution was the theme of the 16th annual General Authority’s Annual General Meeting. CEO Debbie Besant outlined numerous changes that have taken place over the past several years, including the…
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