COVID-19 - Suggested activities for children at home
The department has compiled a list of online activities and educational resources to help parents and caregivers keep children active and engaged at home.
The Southern Network Blog
Welcome to the Southern First Nations Network of Care blog, where you'll find the latest information about our work in Child and Family Services throughout Manitoba.
COVID-19 - Talking with Children and Youth
Communication should reflect the diverse linguistic, literacy and cultural characteristics and needs of the children. It will be important for facility staff to monitor for discrimination and/or bullying surrounding COVID-19, in particular towards those who are being monitored for symptoms.
Foster Parent Travel – CFS authorities, CCPs, CYSD staff - March 27, 2020
The health and safety of our children in care and our foster parents is extremely important during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the situation continues to evolve, new guidelines for travel have been released by provincial public health officials.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Foster Care Circular - March 27, 2020
The safety and wellness our foster parents is an important consideration so effective immediately, the following changes to current policy and practice requirements are in effect. Please note that these instructions will be continue to be adapted based on public health guidance.
News Release: Restoring the Sacred Bond Community Launch
The Southern First Nations Network of Care (SFNNC) and Wiijii’idiwag Ikwewag invites you to a sacred feast and ceremony to honour and bless it’s new initiative, Restoring the Sacred Bond.
News Release: Manitoba's First Social Impact Bond Successfully Secures Investment
Doula Project for At-Risk Indigenous Mothers Ready to Launch in Fall 2019
Manitoba Announces First Social Impact Bond
Doula Project Aims to Strengthen Bonds Between Indigenous Mothers and Infants and Reduce the Number of Days Infants Spend in Care
Out of the Shadows - Facing Sexual Abuse Conference
The Southern First Nations Network of Care is pleased to announce our upcoming conference, “Out of the Shadows – Facing Sexual Abuse" on April 15 - 17, 2019.
CTV News: Pilot Project aims to "Restore the Sacred Bond"
CTV host Maralee Caruso, speaks to Jolene Mercer (Executive Director of the Initiative) and Tara Petti (CEO, Southern Network) to learn about Manitoba's first social impact bond, the Restoring the Sacred Bond Initiative.