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.
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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.
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
Youth Leaving State Care Need Education Support
The general public should stay informed about the well-being of young people in care and hold governments to account — to ensure that they are meeting their obligations to support young people’s well-being and educational progress.
Province, CFS join forces, seek investment in program to reduce Indigenous kids in care
The pilot will support up to 200 at-risk expectant mothers. SFNNC will lead the project and work with the doula service provider, Wiijii’idiwag Ikwewag, to identify expectant mothers who may not have the resources to effectively parent their babies.
Southern Network 15th Annual General Meeting – October 4, 2018
Southern First Nations Network of Care is pleased to invite you to our 15th Annual General Meeting.
CBC News: We're separating babies from their teenage mothers in care, perpetuating a never-ending cycle
Teens who give birth in care are 11 times more likely to have their babies taken by child protection services
CBC News: B.C. court rules against MCFD, permits Indigenous mother and child to return home with supports
A provincial court judge has overturned a Ministry of Child and Family Development sanctioned apprehension and ordered an Indigenous mother to be reunited with her baby.