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CFS News

The CFS of Central Manitoba Foundation: opening doors for children across the region.

Caring Dads

Building healthier homes through dad: CFS’s well-received prevention work.

Education Bursaries Available

Apply now for the GA College fund or the GA Post-Secondary Bursary! See your worker for more details.

Children’s Special Allowance Class Action Settlement

If you were a child in care with any child and family services agency in Manitoba between Jan. 1, 2005 and March 31, 2019, you may be eligible to apply.

Our Vision Statement

Children and youth who are safe, happy, thriving and growing up with their family in a healthy, caring community.

Land Acknowledgment

The General Authority acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 1 territory, the traditional gathering place of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota and Dene people and the traditional homeland of the Métis people. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

For Parents

  • Help with my child
  • Parenting Resources
  • Parents Rights / Responsibilities
  • Interacting with CFS

Youth Resources

  • Supporting Youth Education
  • Children & Youth resources
  • Questions and Concerns

For Foster Parents

  • General Information
  • Orientation Session

Adoption Information

  • Adoption Process
  • Who May Adopt
  • Resources

Indigenous Laws & Governing Bodies

  • GA Statement
  • Links to Legislation
  • Indigenous Governing Bodies

Who We Are

The General Authority Board was formed after the proclamation of the Child and Family Services Authorities Act in 2003. We are responsible for ensuring the provision of child and family services through the partner agencies, and service regions we cover. We have a broad representation of members that takes into account gender, race/ethnicity/cultural communities, along with representation from throughout the province.

Active Offer

Services will be provided in French on request.

Regulation 199/255, pursuant to The Child and Family Services Authorities Act, requires all Child and Family Services authorities to complete multi-year and annual French language strategic (FLS) plans in accordance with the expectations set out in the Regulation. The General Authority FLS plan sets out specific goals in each of the following areas: active offer, training, governance and co-ordination, reporting progress and establishing community partnerships. Read the FLS plan – English. The General Authority FLS Plan has been approved by the Board of Directors and Santé en français. (Manitoba). Our agencies embed plans for the provision of FLS within their annual strategic service plans.

Accessibility Statement

The General Authority is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for all people, regardless of their abilities.

If you require additional assistance, please contact our office at 204-984-9360 or at generalauthority@gov.mb.ca and we will be pleased to help. For more information, please contact the Manitoba Accessibility Office at AccessibilityMB.ca

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