Here are some stories from the General Child and Family Services Authority that you might enjoy:
From the Dave Thomas Foundation of Canada–When Erin McKinney got the call about a little boy in foster care who needed a permanent home, she wasn’t sure she was ready to be a mother, but…
DetailsFrom the Winnipeg Free Press–Two Winnipeg mental-health advocates are using their own experiences to help family members and caregivers of those who are struggling to receive the support they need. Charlotte Sytnyk and Kirsten Drybrough…
DetailsFrom the Imprint Youth and Family News–We rarely hear about individuals in the entertainment and fashion industries — music, modeling, acting — who have a past in the foster care system. One side of that…
DetailsFrom The Brandon Sun–The Westman Youth Wellness Hub is working to open its doors in the early spring to offer early prevention and supports for young people in Brandon. It has been an exciting but…
DetailsFrom the Winnipeg Free Press– A Winnipeg non-profit organization that supports youth and families in crisis has changed its name to support Indigenous reconciliation. Macdonald Youth Services will now be known as the Link: Youth…
DetailsFrom the Imprint–It took a local city council member’s fierce advocacy and a change in state law, but Emeryville, California officials are now on track to build the state’s first affordable housing development with rooms…
DetailsFrom the Winnipeg Free Press–How is Manitoba keeping sport safe for kids? Abuse occurs in all sports, according to Child Help, Speak Up Be Safe. Studies indicate 40 to 50 per cent of athletes have…
DetailsFrom CBC News–When foster parent Kathy saw the child she is caring for light up at the sight of his breakfast cereal — or cereal commercials on TV — she wanted him to experience that…
DetailsManitoba Government News Release–The Manitoba government is investing an additional $600,000 to support the expansion of healthy food programs in schools and regionally led programs focused on mental health and wellness, Mental Health, Wellness and…
DetailsOntario Association of Children’s Aid Societies Press Release–OACAS has partnered with the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), physicians from COVID VaccineMax the Vax, a caricature of a needle, fends off the COVID virus and waves proudly.…
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