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Child and Family Services of Western Manitoba exists
so that children are safe and nurtured in strong, loving families
within a community of caring people.
 

Read our Summer 2010 Newsletter!


Now available online:

 A Parent's Guide to Early Childhood Development
Presented by Healthy Child Manitoba, this 10-minute DVD details the latest and best information about children's brain development. It also highlights the positive ways we can help shape our children's futures. Available online in English or French.
Feature Parenting Points article (as published in The Brandon Sun Community News Edition, Thursday, July 22, 2010)
Rude or Respectful: Which child do you want?...Many adults today admit they laugh at wise remarks made by sassy kids on television. However, they are less amused by the same comments coming from their own children. Here are some guidelines on how parents can teach children to be respectful and choose appropriate ways to express themselves without being rude. Read more...

Come see us in your community!
This summer, our
Rural Prevention Programs display will be in the following locations...
Russell – Wednesday, August 4 (Millennium Park, 10:30 am to 1 pm)
Melita – Monday, August 16 (Central Park, 1 pm to 3 pm)

Neepawa – Thursday, September 9 (Riverbend Park, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm)
We hope to see YOU there - bring the kids to our interactive children's 'obstacle course', talk with us about family strengthening programs and pick up some valuable information about our resources and services!

Road Rebels BBQ Saturday, August 21, in support of Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre

Saturday, August 21, 2010
Sobey's (west end), 3409 Victoria Avenue, Brandon
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.


DAD Devoted and Dedicated

Dads are a very important part of family life. Please join us for an evening focus group about being a Dad to talk about topics that are specific to and important to Dads:

When:   Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Time:    6:30 pm to 8 pm (approx)
Where:  Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre, 255 9th Street, Brandon

Call ahead to 726-6280 or just drop in the evening of the focus group. Our new weekly DAD - Devoted And Dedicated fathers group begins in the fall but before then we want to hear from Dads about what they think our program should include.


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Our website offers something for everyone who is most important to us – the families we serve, communities and organizations we partner with, funders who support us, foster parents, staff members and the general public. Click on the section that most interests you...

Child and Family Services of Western Manitoba Foundation Inc.
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program
Family Strengthening Programs
Foster Parents
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Let us know how we can improve our website even more for you. Just email commed@cfswestern.mb.ca.

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