Restructuring of Manitoba's Child and Family Services System

Plans for a major restructuring of Manitoba child and families services have been developed and will be implemented through the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry – Child Welfare Initiative (AJI-CWI).

The AJI-CWI was established in 2000 in response to a recommendation made earlier that year by the Aboriginal Justice Implementation Commission (AJIC). The AJIC recommended that the Government of Manitoba work with First Nations and Metis leaders to develop a plan that would result in First Nations and Metis communities developing and delivering child welfare services.

The Government of Manitoba is represented on the AJI-CWI by the Ministers and departmental officials from Manitoba Aboriginal and Northern Affairs and Manitoba Family Services and Housing. The Strategic Initiatives and Program Support Branch and the Child Protection Branch are co-managing Manitoba Family Services and Housing participation in the AJI-CWI.

The AJI-CWI's web site provides extensive background information on the initiative and reports on its planning and implementation activities. The web site is jointly managed by Manitoba Family Services and Housing and the Aboriginal parties to the AJI-CWI.

For more information contact:

Child and Family Services Division
216 - 114 Garry Street
Winnipeg MB R3C 4V4
Phone: (204) 945-6659
Email: cfsd@gov.mb.ca