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2006

	Reviews Of Deaths Of Children In Care Would Be Strengthened With Proposed Legislation: Mackintosh December 7, 2006 Independent reviews of the deaths of children served by the child welfare system would be strengthened by proposed amendments to the Child and Family Services Act, Family Services and Housing Minister Gord Mackintosh said today.
	Manitobans Invited to `Join the Circle of Care,' Become a Foster Parent: Child and Family Services Authorities Unveil Foster Family Recruitment Campaign, Hotel Use Strategy November 23, 2006 Manitobans are being encouraged to Join the Circle of Care as part of a provincewide foster family recruitment campaign launched today by the Child and Family Services Authorities and Family Services and Housing Minister Gord Mackintosh.
	Removing Barriers: Winnipeg Partnership Agreement Invests In Community Financial Service Centre Project November 16, 2006 WINNIPEG, Manitoba – Low-income households with limited access to traditional banking services will benefit from a $300,000 investment by the Winnipeg Partnership Agreement (WPA) in the Community Financial Services Centre (CFSC) project. This two-year pilot project, co-ordinated by the North End Community Renewal Corporation, will help bridge the banking services gap for Winnipeggers currently relying on high-cost fringe financial services.
	Province Announces New Awareness Campaign and `At the Roots' Fund for Children Exposed to Domestic Violence: Domestic Violence Prevention Month Launched in Manitoba November 2, 2006 Information about the cycle of domestic violence and its impact on children of the family is the focus of a new public awareness campaign launched for domestic violence prevention month by Family Services and Housing Minister Gord Mackintosh.
	Province Launches Fostering Recruitment Initiative Under Changes For Children Strategy: $6.1-million Strategy to Increase Support for Foster Parents, Children: Mackintosh October 30, 2006 Foster families will see increased funding, a recruitment campaign and improved training under a three-point strategy launched today by Family Services and Housing Minister Gord Mackintosh.
	‘Changes for Children’ Action Plan Outlined; $42 Million Initially Committed to Strengthening Child Welfare October 13, 2006 A Changes for Children action plan has been launched to implement the more than 220 recommendations of the children’s advocate and the ombudsman following Wednesday’s release...
	Greater Powers, Resources to be Proposed for Children's Advocate, Ombudsman Each Death of Child in Care To be Externally, Fully Reviewed: Mackintosh October 12, 2006 Family Services and Housing Minister Gord Mackintosh today announced that legislation will be introduced in the upcoming session that would expand the roles of the children's advocate and ombudsman in reviewing the deaths of children in care.
	Government Accepts Recommendations of Child Welfare Reviews as Blueprint for Action October 11, 2006 The Manitoba government today committed to work with the province’s four child welfare authorities, the federal government and communities to implement more than 200 recommendations stemming from three external child welfare reviews.
	Accessible Apartments for Low- To Moderate-Income Manitobans Officially Open in Steinbach, Manitoba September 22, 2006 STEINBACH, September 22, 2006 - A new apartment complex in Steinbach opened today creating more affordable housing for low- to moderate-income Manitobans. The apartments will also be accessible for people with disabilities. The project is being supported with more than $1.5 million from the Canada-Manitoba Affordable Housing Initiative (AHI).
	New Affordable Housing Created for Seniors in St. Pierre-Jolys September 15, 2006 St. Pierre-Jolys, September 15, 2006 – Low- to moderate-income seniors in the St. Pierre-Jolys area can now access more quality, affordable housing with the official opening today of a 24-unit apartment project supported with over $454,000 in funding from the Canada-Manitoba Affordable Housing Initiative (AHI).
	Province Provides Improvements for People With Disabilities on Employment and Income Assistance: Melnick August 21, 2006 Manitobans with disabilities living in an institution or hospital can now use certain lump sum payments to improve their quality of life without affecting their Employment and Income Assistance (EIA) benefits. In addition, further changes will exempt Canada Access Grants for Persons with Permanent Disabilities if recipients are receiving EIA, Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick, minister responsible for persons with disabilities, announced today.
	City Oasis Apartment Complex Opens in Downtown Winnipeg Will Benefit Seniors Needing Affordable, Rental Housing August 05, 2006 WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – The successful partnership between the Winnipeg Housing and Homelessness Initiative (WHHI) and the Indochina Chinese Association of Manitoba (ICAM) has culminated with the completion of the City Oasis Apartment Complex in downtown Winnipeg.
	Unique Inner-city Project Will Create Needed, New Accommodations for Low-Income People July 24, 2006 Low-income residents of Winnipeg’s inner city will have access to more affordable housing with the construction of “pocket suites” through a new pilot project developed by S.A.M. (Properties) Inc. in collaboration with several community organizations. The project is being funded with over $1 million from the Government of Canada, the Province of Manitoba and the City of Winnipeg through the Winnipeg Housing and Homelessness Initiative (WHHI).
	14 Homes Being Completely Renovated in Winnipeg's Inner-city Will Benefit Low- to Moderate-Income Families July 21, 2006 WINNIPEG, Man.—Low- to moderate-income residents of Winnipeg’s North End will have access to more affordable housing with the upgrading and complete renovation of 14 homes by the North End Housing Project. The project is being funded with over $900,000 from the Government of Canada, the Province of Manitoba and the City of Winnipeg through the Winnipeg Housing and Homelessness Initiative (WHHI).
	New Family Resource Centre at Manitoba Housing Authority Site Being Launched With Additional Provincial Support June 05, 2006 A successful pilot project that established a new type of family resource centre for tenants at two Manitoba Housing Authority sites is being expanded to a new site in Transcona, Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick announced today.
	Affordable Housing Project Announced for Ste. Anne June 02, 2006 STE, ANNE—Lower-income Manitobans and those with mental health-care needs in the Ste. Anne area will soon benefit from the construction of a new affordable-housing project. The project is being supported with $1.4 million from the Canada-Manitoba Affordable Housing Initiative (AHI).
	Efforts Stepped Up Against Sexual Exploitation on the Streets: Street Prostitution Action Plan Targets Johns for Sanctions, Victims and Communities for Supports May 25, 2006 An expanded two-part strategy will tighten sanctions against johns and provide more help for neighbourhoods and those exploited by the sex trade, Attorney General Gord Mackintosh and Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick announced today.
	No Child-care Clawback for Manitoba Families: Melnick May 03, 2006 Families with children under age six in Manitoba receiving employment and income assistance (EIA) will receive the full federal Universal Child Care Benefit and their income assistance levels will not be affected, Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick announced today.
	Proposals Sought for Housing Revitalization in Areas of Need: Financial Assistance Available to Help Groups Develop Plans for New, Innovative Projects April 28, 2006 The province is inviting project ideas from community groups and non-profit organizations for unique proposals that will improve housing in areas such as Winnipeg’s inner city. "We welcome ideas from organizations that have a stake in our communities to help revitalize our neighbourhoods," said Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick, who is also minister responsible for the Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation (MHRC). "This initiative builds on other housing programs with our municipal and federal partners that have seen close to $72 million for the repair, renovation and construction of more than 2,900 units of quality housing for low- and moderate-income people in Winnipeg since 2000."
	Manitoba's Vision for Waverley West Community Showcases Innovative Design, Increased Green Space April 18, 2006 Increased green space, high-density and accessible housing, as well as leading-edge geothermal heating and cooling, are among the features of Manitoba’s vision for its share of Waverley West, Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick and Energy, Science and Technology Minister Dave Chomiak announced today.
	Legislation Would Direct MHRC Land-sale Profits to Housing in Areas Of Need April 13, 2006 The proceeds from suburban residential development on lands owned by the Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation (MHRC) would be reinvested in areas in need of housing revitalization as a result of proposed legislation introduced today by Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick.
	Two Reviews To Be Conducted Of Cases Of Children In Care March 20, 2006 Minister Calls for Recommendations To Improve Services - Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick today announced two reviews of cases of children in care.
	Government Accepts Auditor General's Report into Aiyawin Corporation March 14, 2006 Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick today accepted the recommendations of the Office of the Auditor General in its report entitled Aiyawin Corporation: The Consequences of Mismanagement in a Shared Responsibility Framework.
	Melnick Announces Over $22.4 Million to Improve Quality of Life for People with Disabilities, Low-Income Manitobans March 13, 2006 $7.8-million Benefit for Housing Costs, $14.6 Million More for Those with Disabilities - More low-income families, Manitobans with disabilities and seniors will benefit from $22.4 million in additional provincial funding including the first step of a new shelter allowance to help with housing costs, Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick, minister responsible for persons with disabilities, announced today.
	Melnick, Mackintosh Announce Supports to Build on Domestic Violence Prevention Success March 10, 2006 Intervention Unit, Children Afflicted by Domestic Violence Addressed in Budget 2006 - More families and children in the province will benefit from domestic violence prevention programs with groundbreaking legislation, an additional $573,000 in provincial support and the establishment of the Manitoba Domestic Violence Intervention Unit, Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick and Attorney General Gord Mackintosh announced today.
	Provincial Government To Deliver Homeowner And Tenant Training Program In The North February 15, 2006 The province, in collaboration with northern and Aboriginal organizations, has created a new program that provides useful information on maintaining safe, economical homes in Manitoba’s northern climate, Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick announced today.
	Manitoba Launches New $98-Million Long-Term Care Strategy For Seniors January 26, 2006 Aging in Place to Provide $80 million in Capital Construction, Expanded Community Programs, Over 1,110 More Spaces in Winnipeg - A new policy, called Aging in Place, will increase community living supports for seniors and provide alternatives to institutional care, allowing seniors to preserve their dignity, independence and health, announced Health Minister Tim Sale.

2005

	New Assistance For Basic Necessities To Be Provided To Manitobans With Low Incomes In Remote And Northern Areas December 22, 2005 A new benefit for Employment and Income Assistance (EIA) program participants in northern and remote areas of Manitoba will help approximately 2,000 households with increased basic living costs, Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick announced today.
	Province Provides New Support For Child-Care Quality Initiatives December 15, 2005 Improvements will Benefit All Licensed Child-care Centres: Melnick - Steps to further improve quality child-care programs will be supported with provincial funding of $370,000, Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick announced today.
	New Website Meeting Highest Levels of Accessibility Launched for Manitoba's Disabilities Issues Office December 02, 2005 Melnick Acknowledges United Nations Day for Persons with Disabilities - People with disabilities now have around-the-clock access to important information with the launch of a website at http://www.gov.mb.ca/dio/english/index.html, Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick, minister responsible for persons with disabilities, announced today.
	Public Schools To See More Non-Profit Child-Care Centres Established November 17, 2005 As a part of Manitoba’s ongoing support, surplus school space would become a first-choice location for child-care centres under an Early Learning and Child Care in Schools Policy announced today by Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick.
	$2.7 Million To Support Expansion Or Building Of New Child-Care Centres For The First Time November 07, 2005 Manitoba’s child-care action plan will provide, for the first time, a $2.7-million capital fund program to assist in the renovation or expansion of licensed child-care centres or to help build new facilities, Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick announced today.
	New Support for Child-care Spaces in the North will Benefit Families in The Pas, Thompson, Gillam and Churchill: Melnick November 04, 2005 Improvements Also to be Provided To Nursery-school Program - New, additional annual funding from the Manitoba government will support up to 68 licensed child-care spaces in northern Manitoba, Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick announced today.
	Domestic Violence Prevention Campaign Underway Provincewide November 04, 2005 New Display Will Travel Across Province - Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick and Attorney General Gord Mackintosh today announced a multi-stage campaign to further support prevention of domestic violence and help Manitobans affected by family violence to rebuild their lives.
	$1.6 Million Supports 699 Child-Care Spaces in Brandon and Rural Manitoba November 03, 2005 Improvements Also to be Provided To Nursery-school Program - Manitoba will provide more than $1.6 million in additional, new annual support for up to 699 licensed child-care spaces in Brandon and across rural Manitoba, Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick announced today.
	Melnick Announces $5.75 Million for 3,168 Child-Care Spaces November 02, 2005 More Investments in Early Learning, Child Care; Improvements to Nursery-school Program - The next major stage in Manitoba’s child-care action plan will see the investment of at least $5.75 million for up to 3,168 licensed spaces this year which will help further improve quality, affordability and accessibility of child care, Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick announced today.
	Additional Housing For People With Disabilities Officially Opened In Downtown Winnipeg September 26, 2005 Minister Responsible for Persons with Disabilities Launches Next Phase of Accessible Housing Project - New housing units that are more accessible to people with disabilities were officially opened today by Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick, minister responsible for persons with disabilities.
	New Housing Consultation Service To Be Offered By Province To Promote Accessible Housing September 22, 2005 Minister Responsible for Persons with Disabilities Announces Provincial Housing Design Consultant - The province will provide design expertise to help make new homes more accessible and visitable for people with disabilities, Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick, minister responsible for persons with disabilities, announced today.
	New Affordable Housing Units For Dauphin September 20, 2005 Low- to moderate-income seniors in the Dauphin area will soon benefit from the construction of an affordable housing project that also includes an assisted living component. Twenty-three units of this 27-unit apartment development were built with the help of $450,000 in funding from the Canada-Manitoba Affordable Housing Initiative (AHI).
	New Affordable Housing Units for Seniors in Woodlands August 27, 2005 Low- to moderate-income seniors in the town of Woodlands will soon benefit from the construction of an affordable housing project. Ten units of this 12-unit apartment development are being supported with $300,000 in funding from the Canada-Manitoba Affordable Housing Initiative (AHI).
	32 Affordable Housing Units to Be Built In Arborg August 11, 2005 A new apartment complex, with 32 assisted living units for low- to moderate-income seniors in Arborg, will receive $704,000 in funding from the Canada-Manitoba Affordable Housing Initiative (AHI).
	New Affordable Housing Coming to Morden August 4, 2005 Low- to moderate-income families and people with disabilities in the Morden area will soon have access to safe and affordable apartment units when a new rental project with 30 units is completed. The development is being supported with $600,000 in funding from the Canada-Manitoba Affordable Housing Program.
	Child-Care Workers to See Increased Wages, Education and Training Incentives July 12, 2005 Melnick Announces Building Blocks Of Improved Early Learning and Child-Care System - Manitoba's early childhood educators will see increased wages as well as training and education incentives under the first stage of a plan that will improve quality, affordability and accessibility of child care, announced today by Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick.
	Improvements Being Made to Help Manitobans Access Public Housing June 17, 2005 A new application process is being introduced by the Manitoba Housing Authority to better serve Manitobans seeking access to adequate and affordable public housing, Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick announced today.
	Exemption Announced For Manitobans Receiving Employment and Income Assistance May 17, 2005 Residential school compensation payments will not affect the benefits of those who are participants in the Employment and Income Assistance (EIA) program, Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick and Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Minister Oscar Lathlin announced today.
	Moving Forward: Governments of Canada and Manitoba sign an agreement on Early Learning and Child Care April 29, 2005 WINNIPEG, MANITOBA—Prime Minister Paul Martin and Manitoba Premier Gary Doer, along with Social Development Minister Ken Dryden and Christine Melnick, Manitoba's Minister of Family Services and Housing and Minister Responsible for Persons with Disabilities, announced today an historic Agreement in Principle that further supports the development of quality early learning and child care (ELCC) for young children and their families in Manitoba.
	Housing Ministers Announce More Funding for Affordable Housing April 25, 2005 The federal and provincial governments today announced an additional $23.08 million to create more affordable housing for Manitoba residents who need it the most.
	St. Amant to Care for Hydra House Residents April 21, 2005 An agreement has been finalized for St. Amant Centre's Community Residential Program to assume the care and supervision of the clients formerly under the charge of Hydra House, ensuring these individuals continue to receive high-quality care, Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick announced today.
	Province Announces $128,000 for Children's Physiotherapy, Infant Hearing Screening, Speech Language Programs in Brandon February 28, 2005 BRANDON - Children and youth in Brandon, rural areas and the North will benefit from additional therapy and infant hearing screening services with an additional $128,000 in provincial funding, Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick announced today.
	Minister to Promote Sustainable, Long-Term Funding From Federal Government at Child-Care Meeting February 09, 2005 Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick announced today she will be calling for sustainable, long-term federal funding for child care at a federal-provincial-territorial meeting in Vancouver this week.
	Shelter Review Implementation Committee Announces Progress on Shelter System Action Plan: Melnick February 04, 2005 50 New Emergency Foster Care Spaces; Quality Assurance Program Restored - A progress report released today outlines improvements to the shelter system for children who come into care including the launch of 50 new spaces with foster care resources for children under the age of eight.
	Employment and Income Assistance Northern Allowance Increased by Province January 26, 2005 The province will increase the Employment and Income Assistance (EIA) northern allowance by an additional 20 per cent for households with low incomes in northern and remote communities, Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick announced today.

2004

	Further Support Unveiled to Protect Unique Forest in St. Vital December 22, 2004 Province Contributes $550,000 Toward Saving Bois des Espirits - Additional support of over $550,000 from the Province of Manitoba to help preserve a pristine boreal forest in St. Vital has been announced by Premier Gary Doer, fulfilling the province's commitment to a partnership with the City of Winnipeg, Save Our Seine River Environment (SOS) and Ladco Company.
	Province to Ensure Vital Services at Osborne House December 15, 2004 Government to Support Continued Services, Pursue Co-Management Arrangement: Melnick - The Manitoba government today committed to ensuring vital services at Osborne House will be maintained as the board undergoes a transition and addresses concerns identified in a recent review and internal audit.
	Province Announces Major Investment for Portage la Prairie's Manitoba Developmental Centre December 10, 2004 Portage la Prairie - Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick announced here today a multi-year plan to invest approximately $40 million to redevelop the Manitoba Developmental Centre (MDC) and enhance the living environment for its residents.
	New Executive Director Announced for Manitoba's Disabilities Issues Office December 03, 2004 Minister Responsible for Persons with Disabilities Launches Accessible Housing Project on UN Day of Disabled Persons - The appointment of a new executive director for Manitoba's Disabilities Issues Office and funding of over $300,000 to create more accessible housing with special design features for people with disabilities were announced today by Christine Melnick, minister responsible for persons with disabilities.
	Services for Teen Parents Further Supported by Province November 29, 2004 Program Provides Important Services To Young Parents - Additional staff resources will be provided to the perinatal services program at Winnipeg Child and Family Services to assist the program to continue to effectively meet the needs of teenage parents, Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick announced today.
	Legislation Introduced Which Would Improve Protection of Children at Risk of Being Sexually Exploited November 25, 2004 Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick has introduced legislation that would increase penalties under The Child and Family Services Act for offences that involve the sexual exploitation of children.
	$4.5 Million in Public Safety Enhancements Announced By Melnick, Mackintosh November 23, 2004 40 More Police, Expanded Crisis Intervention Program Focus of New Initiatives - Family Services Minister Christine Melnick and Attorney General Gord Mackintosh today announced $4.5 million in funding for additional police and expanded domestic violence programming to protect the safety of Manitobans.
	Support Increased for Foster Families November 19, 2004 The recruitment of additional, much-needed foster families will be improved with increased funding to the Manitoba Foster Family Network, Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick announced today.
	Domestic Violence Action Plan Launched By Family Services and Housing Minister, Attorney General November 05, 2004 Plan Builds on Past Work, Focuses on Prevention, Victim Support and Stronger Prosecution - Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick and Attorney General Gord Mackintosh today announced a seven-point provincewide action plan to prevent domestic violence, to provide stronger support to victims and to strengthen prosecution against those who commit domestic violent crime.
	December Co-Op Housing Forum to Profile User-Friendly Solution to Housing Challenges October 21, 2004 A co-op housing forum scheduled for Dec. 2 and 3 will provide an opportunity for Manitobans to learn more about the advantages and financial benefits of co-operative housing, Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Rosann Wowchuk and Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick announced today.
	Apartment Units Upgraded In Neepawa with Support from Federal and Provincial Governments October 15, 2004 An upgrading project in Neepawa to improve apartment units for people on low incomes is being supported with funding of over $75,000 from the governments of Canada and Manitoba under the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP).
	More Affordable Housing to be Available in Brandon October 15, 2004 An Additional 77 Units Supported With Federal and Provincial Funding - Brandon residents will soon benefit from the construction of eight new rental housing units and 69 more renovated units for families with moderate to lower incomes, with the support of the governments of Canada and Manitoba.
	New Project Creates Unique, Accessible Housing Option in Brandon for Seniors and People with Mobility Limitations October 15, 2004 Newly designed housing units that are more accessible for seniors and people with mobility limitations have been developed with $375,500 in provincial funding, Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick and Theresa Oswald, minister responsible for seniors, announced today.
	New, Affordable Homes Being Built In Northern Communities with Assistance from Federal and Provincial Governments October 01, 2004 New homes will be built by the province for the first time in over 10 years in northern Manitoba under the Canada-Manitoba Affordable Housing Initiative (AHI), Manitoba Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick and federal Labour and Housing Minister Joe Fontana announced today.
	Minister Responsible For Persons with Disabilities Announces New Employment Strategy at World Summit September 10, 2004 Manitobans will benefit from the launch of a new employment strategy and additional funds for preschool children with autism, Christine Melnick, minister responsible for persons with disabilities, announced today while addressing delegates at the Disabled Persons International World Summit being held at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. -------------------- Increased Funding Will Improve Services For Preschool Children With Autism: Melnick - An existing program at St. Amant Centre in Winnipeg which assists preschool children with autism will be expanded with increased funding of $292,000, bringing the program's total annual funding to approximately $3.2 million. The Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) program, delivered in partnership with Manitoba Families for Effective Autism Treatment, had its funding increased by $1.3 million in 2003-04.
	Province to End Funding Relationship with Hydra House September 03, 2004 Effective today, the province will begin the process of transferring Hydra House funding and the responsibility for its residents to other service providers, Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick has announced.
	Government Accepts Auditor General's Report into Hydra House July 6, 2004 Names Third-party Manager; Implements Action To Improve Accountability and Transparency - Minister of Family Services and Housing Christine Melnick announced today a five-point action plan aimed at addressing the recommendations of the Office of the Auditor General in its report titled Investigation of Hydra House Ltd. and A Review of the Related Department of Family Services and Housing Financial Accountability Framework.
	Province Joins Disability Community in Presenting Eight Manitoba Access Awareness Achievement Awards June 3, 2004 Four individuals, a group of staff from Whitemouth School, two businesses and a non-profit organization are being honoured for their work to improve the lives of people with disabilities, Christine Melnick, minister responsible for persons with disabilities, and Carol Polson, provincial co-ordinator of the Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities, announced today.
	Legislation in Effect Today Creates Single Income Assistance System June 1, 2004 Legislation creating a single system of income assistance in Manitoba and ensuring services are more consistent and effective becomes effective today, Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick has announced.
	Province Launches New Approach to Improve Children's Therapy Services April 27, 2004 “This increased support will help meet the demand for more children's therapy services and see improvements to existing services for the children of Manitoba,” said Melnick. “We are following up on recommendations for improvements based on consultations with major stakeholders from across the province.”
	Employment, Transportation Services for People with Disabilities Receive Support April 23, 2004 $800,000 in Support, Tax Benefits Announced by Melnick - Manitobans with disabilities will benefit from a total of over $800,000 in provincial support for employment services, tax benefits and transportation funding, Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick, minister responsible for persons with disabilities, announced today.
	Provincial Action Plan Addresses Recommendations from Children's Advocate on Shelter System: Melnick April 07, 2004 Minister Says Changes Already Made, Implementation Committee Overseeing Next Steps - Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick has announced an action plan that responds to recommendations from the Office of the Children's Advocate for improvements to the short-term shelter system for children who are at risk.
	Expanded Child Care Centre Opens To Benefit Winnipeg Families: Melnick March 22, 2004 Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick and representatives of Heritage Park Children's Programs today celebrated the opening of an expanded child care centre located in Jameswood School.
	Neighbourhoods Alive! Funds Innovative Training Programs / New Website to Help In Finding Employment February 10, 2004 Funding for training projects totalling over $250,000 and a new website providing information for Manitobans seeking employment were announced today by the Manitoba government.
	Additional Families Benefit as More Affordable Housing is Created in Brandon January 20, 2004 Major Milestone Celebrated: Over 500 Units Constructed or Revitalized in Brandon's Core - Brandon's downtown will soon have 47 new apartments for families with low and moderate-incomes bringing the total revitalized housing units in the city to more than 500, thanks to the support of the governments of Canada and Manitoba.
	Province Restores National Child Benefit Supplement for Manitoba Families and Children January 05, 2004 Government Phases Out "Clawback" And Improves Income Assistance - Manitoba families and children receiving income assistance will benefit from the full restoration of the National Child Benefit Supplement (NCBS), Family Services and Housing Minister Christine Melnick has announced.