Manitoba implements changes to child welfare system, prioritizing Indigenous kinship care and allocating $10M.

Manitoba has implemented changes to its child welfare system aimed at keeping families together, especially Indigenous families. New policies allow children to remain with extended relatives or within their communities rather than entering formal care. With about 80% of children in care being Indigenous, the government allocated $10 million to support kinship and customary care agreements. These changes, effective October 1, align with recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

October 11, 2024
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