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Children and Families

	Strengthen the Commitment: An External Review of the Child Welfare System (pdf format 2.2MB)

	Section 4 Review Recommendations (pdf format 17KB)

	Child Death Review (pdf format 528KB)

	Manitoba's Five-Year Plan for Child Care Steps Manitoba is taking to support and expand the child care system.

	Moving Forward on Early Learning and Child Care - Manitoba's Action Plan - Key Objectives Describes how Manitoba intends to invest new federal funds to meet the targets set out in the five-year plan and to further develop Manitoba's early learning and child care system.

	Careers in Child Care Information for people considering a career in child care.

	Early Learning and Child Care Services in Manitoba An overview of Manitoba's licensed child care system.

	OECD Early Childhood Education and Care: Canada Country Note Prepared by an international review team of early childhood education experts appointed by the OECD, this report contributes to the growing body of knowledge in Canada concerning best practices for early childhood education and care programs and services.

	OECD Early Childhood Education and Care: Canadian Background Report Written by three Canadian early childhood education and care experts, this report provides an overview of early childhood education and care policy and provision across Canada.

	Promises, promises Learn how you can stop domestic violence.

	Brief Consultation Service Offers parents consultation on their custody/access issues when a full assessment may not be required.

	Caught in the Middle Support and education program for children 8 - 12 in families going through separation or divorce.

	Court-Ordered Assessment Planning for the care of children when separating parents or guardianship applicants have tried and been unable to reach agreement.

	For the Sake of the Children A supportive information program for separating parents.

	Mediation - A Cooperative Approach For parents make decisions about the ongoing care of their children after separation.

	Parenting After Separation Information for helping children cope with divorce or separation.

	Child and Family Services Standards Manual Provincial standards for child and family services and adoption services in Manitoba.

	Children's Advocate Shelter Review Report The Children's Advocate report reviewing the Winnipeg Child and Family Services Emergency Shelter Response System and the Department's response and action plan to address the recommendations.

	Protocol on Children and Families Moving Between Provinces and Territories Protocol signed by provinces and territories to ensure that families will not face barriers to service when moving within Canada.

	The Roles, Responsibilities and Functions of a Board - A Board Development Guide Prepared by the Department for the boards and staff of provincially funded social service agencies; the guide is not intended to be a detailed procedures manual, but to provide awareness of the basic responsibilities and functions expected of a governing board and its members.

	The Social Services Appeal Board How to file an appeal if you disagree with a decision concerning your application for adoption licensing, child care subsidies, child care licensing and other programs.

Persons with Disabilities

	Full Citizenship: A Manitoba Provincial Strategy on Disability A comprehensive strategy on disability in the areas of access to government, employment, disability supports, services to Aboriginal persons with disabilities and income supports.

	Vocational Rehabilitation Program Operating Manual Provides guidance to staff of the Department and designated agencies in how to administer the program to support individuals applying for assistance or services from the Vocational Rehabilitation Services System.

	Volunteering at the Manitoba Developmental Centre Volunteer opportunities at an accredited facility providing specialized care, supervision and developmental habilitation to adults with a developmental disability located in Portage la Prairie.

	Labour Market Agreement for Persons with Disabilities (LMAPD) Reports Reports describing objectives, services, target populations and expenditures for programs and services cost-shared under the LMAPD Multilateral Framework.

	Employability Assistance for People with Disabilities (EAPD) Agreement Reports Reports on the activities cost-shared under the former Canada-Manitoba Agreement on Employability Assistance for People with Disabilities (EAPD).

	Vulnerable Persons Living with a Mental Disability Act Information on supported decision making and services available. Substitute Decision Making The Hearing Process Support Services Individual Planning The Protection of Vulnerable Persons From Abuse or Neglect Supported Decision Making and Support Networks

	The Roles, Responsibilities and Functions of a Board - A Board Development Guide Prepared by the Department for the boards and staff of provincially funded social service agencies; the guide is not intended to be a detailed procedures manual, but to provide awareness of the basic responsibilities and functions expected of a governing board and its members.

	The Social Services Appeal Board How to file an appeal if you disagree with a decision concerning your application for the vocational rehabilitation program, vulnerable persons living with a mental disability, residential care licensing, and other programs.

Financial Assistance

	Employment and Income Assistance Facts Information about what the program provides, how benefits are paid and responsibilities of program participants.

	Employment and Income Assistance Administrative Manual Information about the Employment and Income Assistance Act and regulations, which guide the day-to-day operations of providing income assistance.

	Building Independence Resource Directory A listing of Employment and Income Assistance (EIA) supported programs that may be available for participants who receive EIA benefits.

	The Social Services Appeal Board How to file an appeal if you disagree with a decision concerning your application for income assistance, the Manitoba prenatal benefit, 55 plus and other programs.

Housing

	Manitoba Housing Authority (MHA) Background on the MHA and the housing portfolio.

	Manitoba's Commitment to Housing How the Manitoba government is working to build and revitalize neighbourhoods by providing a variety of quality, affordable, accessible housing options for Manitobans of all ages and incomes across the province.

	Waverley West - A New Development for a Growing City Background on Waverley West, a new development in southwest Winnipeg,

	Affordable Housing Initiative (AHI) Background on the $50.78 Million federal/provincial cost-shared agreement.

	Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation (MHRC) Information on MHRC responsibilities.

	Northern Housing Strategy Information on the steps Manitoba and community partners are taking to address northern housing needs.

	Winnipeg Housing and Homelessness Initiative (WHHI) Background on the partnership established by Canada, Manitoba and Winnipeg to improve housing in inner city neighbourhoods.

About the Department

	Annual Reports Family Services and Housing Annual Reports and Social Services Appeal Board Annual Reports.

	Social Union Framework Agreement Mobility Reports Reports on Manitoba's commitment to eliminating residency-based barriers to access in specific social program areas.

	Service Provider Financial Reporting Requirements Financial Reporting Requirements for Service Providers that have a Service Purchase Agreement with Family Services and Housing.

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