Cfs

• Manitoba foster parents fear families minister has blocked them

  The Manitoba Foster Parents Association fears that it has been cut off communicating with Minister of Families Nahanni Fontaine.

  Aug 5
  
• 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.

  Perspectives

  Mar 15, 2024
  
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• Child poverty, CFS and the road to hope in Manitoba

  Marc 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.

  Canada

  Sep 14, 2023
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• Benefits battle: Family who won court fight against child welfare agency facing $8,000 tab

  The 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.

  Canada

  May 13, 2023
• Founding First Nations sign agreement with Canada, Alberta to run own child and family services

  In 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.

  Canada

  Apr 11, 2023
• Family Group Conference program diverts children from CFS, saves taxpayer dollars

  The Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre has released a report detailing the results of implementing the Family Group Conferencing pilot program.

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2022
• Manitoba government takes initial steps to transform Indigenous Child Welfare System

  Manitoba government announces amendments to the Child and Family Services (CFS) Act to change the province's Indigenous Child Welfare System.

  Politics

  May 24, 2022
• Manitoba provides millions to mend services for complex disabilities in children

  Manitoba 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.

  Canada

  Feb 18, 2022
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• Province introduces program to try and connect children in care with families

  The province is launching the Supported Guardianship Program to connect more children in care with their families.

  Health

  Jun 17, 2021
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• Atlantic provinces’ appeal for delay in federal Clean Fuel Standard goes unheeded

  Ministers 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.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2020