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Family Services
Vision and Mission
Vision
The Department of Family Services is committed to improving the quality of life for Manitobans through furthering the social, economic, and labour market inclusion of Manitobans. The Department envisions a fully accessible province where diversity is respected, where people with a range of abilities feel valued as full citizens and where persons who are vulnerable or at-risk live with dignity and security. The Department strives for a province where all Manitoba women are equal and enjoy full participation in all aspects of social, economic and political life, free from exploitation and violence.
Mission
Family Services supports Manitobans to achieve their full potential. The Department works to help keep children, families, and communities safe and secure, while supporting citizen development and well-being. Family Services works towards achieving gender equality by advancing the social, economic, legal and health status of all women in Manitoba. Our mission is accomplished by:
- Providing supports and services for adults and children with disabilities.
- Providing child protection and related prevention services.
- Providing early learning and child care services and supports.
- Providing supports and services to people facing family violence, sexual exploitation or family disruption.
- Providing services and supports to promote the healthy development and well-being of children and families.
- Delivering programs that support those in financial need.
- Providing services and supports that assist individuals to improve their attachment to the labour market.
- Raising awareness of issues affecting women, working in partnership in the community and across government to promote gender equality, and identifying the needs and concerns of Manitoba women and ensuring they are integrated into government programs, policy and legislation.
- Fostering community capacity by engaging the broader community to participate in and contribute to decision-making.
- Encouraging fair, respectful, accessible, and appropriate delivery of programs and services.
- Providing Emergency Social Services to those in need.