Report Concerns
To make a report, please contact an Intake Worker at 204-726-6030 or toll free at 1-800-483-8980. You are able to contact an Intake Worker after hours and on weekends at the toll free number if you believe the situation is an emergency. You can also contact your local police service.
Reporting of Child Protection and Child Abuse
Under the Child and Family Services Act, anyone who believes a child may be in need of protection is required to report their concerns to a child welfare agency for assessment and possible investigation. Community members have a duty to report their concerns in order to help protect children. CFS of Western Manitoba is required not to disclose the identity of the informant. The Agency is required to investigate your concerns and also to report back to you the outcome of their investigation.
Child Abuse & Neglect
A childhood free from neglect or abuse is the least any child should be given in life. Reality though is that many children live a life full of both.
If you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected, call CFS of Western Manitoba immediately at 204-726-6030 or toll free 1-800-483-8980 (24 hours a day, seven days a week). You can also report to the police or medical personnel. All reports are confidential.
Definition of Child Abuse
The definition of abuse in Section 1 of The Child and Family Services Act refers to an act or omission by a person that resectisults in physical injury to a child, emotional disability of a permanent nature or likely to result in such a disability, or sexual exploitation of a child with or without a child’s consent.
CFS of Western Manitoba Mandate
Under The Act, CFS of Western Manitoba is mandated to provide protection and preventative services to Westman children seen to be at risk of neglect and abuse.
When we receive information that causes our Agency to suspect that a child is in need of protection, we immediately investigate and if necessary take whatever further steps are required to protect the child, including apprehending the child and moving them to a place of safety.
Manitoba’s Child and Family Services Act is designed to ensure the best interests of children are being met, including their safety and well-being. Helping families deal with abuse and change is often the best way to serve and protect children. And many times, support to families can help prevent abuse and neglect.
CFS of Western Manitoba does this by offering Westman families a broad continuum of care and support services to help enhance a parent’s ability to best meet the needs of the children. Our services and supports include (but are not limited to) family strengthening and life skills programs, parenting courses and workshops, parent/child home programs, counseling services, in-home family supports, abuse treatment programs and foster, residential group care and adoption.
Child Abuse Committee
Brochure – What You Should Know About the Provincial Child Abuse Registry
Province of Manitoba Child Abuse Committee
Province of Manitoba Child Abuse Registry