Resources
Browse our extensive list of links and resources for information regarding child and family services in Manitoba.
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Southern Network Standards
The following standards are applicable to the delivery of child and family services:
"Coming Soon"
Federal Legislation
The following federal legislation is applicable to the delivery of Indigenous child and family services across Canada:
An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (Bill C-92)
Authorized Indigenous Governing Bodies (IGBS) - (which require notice of significant measure regarding an Indigenous child under the new federal legislation above)
Provincial Legislation
The following provincial legislation is applicable to the delivery of child and family services (including adoption services) in Manitoba:
The Child and Family Services Act
The Child and Family Services Authorities Act
The Financial Administration Act
The Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act
The Intercountry Adoption (Hague Convention) Act
The Personal Health Information Act
The Social Services Administration Act
Regulations
Child and Family Services Regulation
Child and Family Services Authorities Regulation
Authority Determination Protocol Regulation
Critical Incident Reporting Regulation
Foster Home Licensing and Appeals
Resources
Caring for First Nations Children Society
Child Protection - Designated Intake Agencies
Child Welfare League of Canada
Envision: The Manitoba Journal of Child Welfare
First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada
Provincial Advisory Committee on Child Abuse
Leadership
Partners & Collaterals
The Canadian Association of Sexual Assault Centers (CASAC)
Child & Family Services of Central Manitoba
Child & Family Services of Western Manitoba
Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (see also: Opaskwayak Cree Nation)
First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada
Indian & Northern Affairs Canada
Intertribal Child & Family Services
Jewish Child & Family Services
Manitoba Family Services & Consumer Affairs
Manitoba Foster Family Network
Metis Child & Family & Community Services
Metis Child & Family Services Authority
National Youth in Care Network
Resource Assistance for Youth Inc.
Voices! Manitoba’s Youth in Care Network
Hotlines
Canada Child Abuse Hotline | 1 (800) 422-4453
Kids Help Phone Hotline | 1 (800) 668-6868
Manitoba Foster Care Recruitment Line | 1 (888) 995-5646
Sexual Assault Crisis Number | 1 (888) 292-7565