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Staff sound alarm over at-risk teens being “scooped” in group home dispute"We've had suicide attempts, AWOLs, drug use. Destabilization all around the unknown. It's very heartbreaking to see," Adara Curtis, an employee at one of the homes said.PerspectivesMar 15
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Child poverty, CFS and the road to hope in ManitobaMarc Sweet, a Winnipeg man, said that when he was a kid, he didn’t notice his family’s financial struggles, but looking back, they were there.CanadaSep 14, 2023
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Benefits battle: Family who won court fight against child welfare agency facing $8,000 tabThe mother was receiving Canada Child Benefits for her son, who was taken at birth in 2019. Usually benefits stop when a child is apprehended. That didn't happen in this case.CanadaMay 13, 2023
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Founding First Nations sign agreement with Canada, Alberta to run own child and family servicesIn northern Alberta, the Founding First Nations have signed a 'historic agreement' with Canada and Alberta that will have them run their own child and family services.CanadaApr 11, 2023
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Family Group Conference program diverts children from CFS, saves taxpayer dollarsThe Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre has released a report detailing the results of implementing the Family Group Conferencing pilot program.CanadaDec 5, 2022
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Manitoba government takes initial steps to transform Indigenous Child Welfare SystemManitoba government announces amendments to the Child and Family Services (CFS) Act to change the province's Indigenous Child Welfare System.PoliticsMay 24, 2022
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Manitoba provides millions to mend services for complex disabilities in childrenManitoba is putting $8 million into a pilot bridge program created to address current gaps in children's disability services to help families care for their kids' needs at home.CanadaFeb 18, 2022
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Province introduces program to try and connect children in care with familiesThe province is launching the Supported Guardianship Program to connect more children in care with their families.HealthJun 17, 2021
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Atlantic provinces’ appeal for delay in federal Clean Fuel Standard goes unheededMinisters on the East Coast are concerned about issues in their region where heavy industry has a much smaller presence, but where use of home heating oil is top of mind.CanadaDec 19, 2020
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Atlantic provinces ask federal government to delay implementation of clean fuel standardThe Clean Fuel Standard is one of the single biggest emissions-cutting schemes in Canada's plan to fight climate change. The Atlantic provinces are asking it to be delayed.EnvironmentDec 17, 2020
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