Call for Expression of Interest for Bridge Program for Children and Youth with Disabilities Two Year Pilot Project
The Manitoba government is investing $8M in the development of a two-year pilot bridge program, to serve families eligible for Children’s Disability Services who are no longer able to provide care, but do not want to place their children in Child and Family Services (CFS) care.
The pilot is part of the department’s efforts to develop a continuum of respite supports. In particular, this pilot seeks to address a gap in service that currently exists by supporting families eligible for Children’s disABILITY Services, who are no longer able to provide full time care, but do not want to place their children in Child and Family Services (CFS) care.
To advance this commitment, the Department of Families is seeking to partner with existing sector service providers to develop and implement a comprehensive, co-parenting or shared care respite and family support initiative.
The department is inviting existing sector service providers to submit their proposals for the project described above. For funding information and project requirements, view the Expression of Interest for the Bridge Program for Children and Youth with Disabilities Pilot Project for Children and Youth with Disabilities Pilot Project. Instructions on the application process are included with the submission template.
Proposals must be received no later than March 16, 2022 at 11:59 PM (CST) in order to be eligible for consideration.
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