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The Metis CFS Authority is a non-profit organization responsible for the administration and provision of child and family services by the agencies under its jurisdiction. We are also responsible to monitor and support our agencies in their compliance to Provincial service standards. Our work is guided by asking ourselves "Is it good for the children?" The Authority is a proud affiliate of the Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF), which is our governing body. The MMF appoints a Board of Directors who are responsible for overseeing the management of fiscal resources and approving the development of policies.
The services currently mandated by the Authority include the Metis Child, Family and Community Services Agency and the Michif Child and Family Services Agency, which includes the Parkland Region Designated Intake Agency (DIA). The Authority also hosts the Office of the CFS Standing Committee and, with the three other Authorities, jointly manages the Child and Family All Nations Coordinated Response Network (ANCR) in providing intake services for Winnipeg.
The Metis CFS Authority, whose principle office is located at the MMF Winnipeg home office, provides services in accordance with the Child and Family Services Authorities Act, The Child and Family Services Act and the Adoptions Act. The Metis Authority is responsible for:
The role of the Authority is that of ensuring quality services by its agencies. The core functions of the Authority are to ensure our agencies are in compliance with legislation and providing quality services through the following:
Our main goal is to support our agencies' practices in prevention work with parents and extended family members through preservation and reunification, while focusing on the safety and protection of children and youth.
Metis CFS Authority
204 - 150 Henry Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 0J7
Phone: 204-949-0220
Toll Free in Canada: 1-855-779-1277
Fax: 204-984-9487
E-mail: info@metisauthority.com
Our offices are located on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis and original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota and Dene peoples.
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