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"Effective May 7, 2021 our offices and Resource Area are closed to the public for the safety of our clients, staff, and community members. Staff are working remotely and remain available to help virtually, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm by phone and email. If you'd like to make an appointment please contact us at reception@yesmb.ca or call 204-987-8661. Due to Covid-19, our training offerings have been modified. Please give us a call at 204-987-8661 to learn more!"
WE ARE A COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP!
Three Community Agencies coming together to Provide Wrap-Around transition Services to Youth (15 - 29) in or from care in Manitoba.
We work to ensure that all participants feel safe, included, and welcomed - no matter their backgrounds or what they are seeking assistance with.
Our services can be accessed separately or together - with no commitments to attendance on an ongoing basis.
We are trained in a variety of fields and we work together to help you and provide information or access to resources in a way that works best for your needs.
We support youth in a variety of areas including mental health, housing, employment, education, and financial counselling to assist with successful transitions into adulthood.
Our services are designed to help youth reach their goals and fulfill their highest potential!
By calling 1-888-395-2135 you will be given the option to speak to members of the Futures Forward team. Give us a call today!
Staff Profiles and Contact Information can be found on the Staff Profile page!
We are continually working on adding resources to assist you!
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LATEST NEWS
Advancing Futures Bursary Due!
Due Friday, May 7, 2021
If you are a current or former youth-in-care and a current university/college student, you may be eligible for a bursary up to $10,000! Please see info sheet and application for details. There is no age cap – last year 100+ students received this bursary
Tuition Waiver Updates
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
A few schools are still accepting late applications: BU, RRC, UCN and USB, with priority being given to folks who applied prior to the deadline.
Don't miss this incredible opportunity for current and former youth in care, offered in partnership with nine colleges and universities in Manitoba!
For more information and application forms, click here.
Tax Season is Here!
Tuesday, February 22, 2021
Futures Forward eligible youth - IT'S TAX TIME!
Send a message to Ashley Kaartinen, our Financial Counsellor on Facebook or email
File your income tax return (current year or previous years) for FREE and ask any finance or tax related questions!
Transitional Programs to Post-Secondary Guide now available
Monday, March 1, 2021
Navigating your post-secondary options?
Check out this brand new resource highlighting vocational, college, and university programs in Winnipeg that are affordable, accessible, and help bridge youth to post-secondary education in Winnipeg.
To learn more, click here.
Funding for Post-Secondary Institution Application Fees
Monday, March 1, 2021
Navigating your post-secondary options?
Futures Forward can help offset the cost of applying to university o college.
To learn more, contact us here..
Province to continue proving support to youth aging out of care during pandemic recovery period!
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
The province is extending supports and services to all young adults who would otherwise age out of the Manitoba Child and Family Services (CFS) system during the continued response to COVID-19 as the government takes further steps to protect Manitobans, Families Minister Rochelle Squires announced today.
To read the full news release, click here.
