Here are some stories from the General Child and Family Services Authority that you might enjoy:
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…
DetailsFrom 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…
DetailsFrom 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…
DetailsFrom 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…
DetailsFrom 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…
DetailsFrom 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…
DetailsFrom 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…
DetailsManitoba 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsRegister now for this forum: Substance use and addiction: Exploring new perspectives. The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba is offering two evening virtual community forums that explore the latest information from experts in the substance use…
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