Child Welfare

The Jewish Child and Family Service Child Welfare Program is fully mandated under The Child and Family Services Act of Manitoba to provide voluntary supports and protection services to Jewish children and their families in Manitoba.

As a child welfare agency, JCFS is committed to keeping children safe while employing a strength-based approach that builds respectful partnerships with the families and children being served. The program assists families dealing with all forms of abuse and/or neglect, where the safety of children is at risk.

Our Child Welfare team participates in a variety of community engagement initiatives, such as delivery of workshops, running groups, participating in community tables, and more.

Direct Line (Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm): 204-477-7430

ANCR (24 Hours a Day): 204-944-4200

How do I report child abuse?

Are you worried about a child? JCFS is here to help. You don’t need to be sure. If you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected call us. It is our job to figure out if what is happening is abuse or neglect. While the presence of any sign is not proof that a child has been abused, it’s important to know what to look for. In most cases, children will show a number of physical and behavioral indicators. Child abuse has many faces.

It’s your duty to report child abuse.

Every adult in Manitoba has the legal obligation to report child abuse to a child welfare agency. Jewish Child & Family Service is one such agency, so if you know or suspect a Jewish child is being abused call us right away.

Remember: Jewish Child and Family Service direct line is 204-477-7430 and we are open Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm. If you are unable to reach us, please call ANCR at 204-944-4200 24 HRS A DAY.