PROGRAMS * WORKSHOPS * SUPPORT GROUPS * SELF CARE * SERVICES * RESOURCES
- All classes will be held at 5-505 Sargent Avenue * 2nd floor
- Light lunch and bus tokens (some conditions do apply) provided
- Phone: 204.775.9934 to register for programs
- Covid procedures will apply * masks are required
SERVICES by appointments ONLY
To register and for information please call 204.772.9091
Family Support Liaison: The CFS (Child and Family Services) Liaison is a member of the Community Support Team and works with families involved with the Child and Family services system through individual work, advocacy and group programming to support them better understand their case plans and work towards completing them. The CFS Liaison will work towards reducing the number of children entering foster homes, increasing placements with family members and will assist with quicker reunification with families. The Liaison will assist families in advocating and understanding the system.
Primary:
- Advocate
- Case Plan
- Referrals- counselling, programs, childcare supports etc.
- Support network
- Liaison between parent/family and CFS agency
Layette * Welcome Baby*: This service provides newborn babies with essential needs for the first few days at home. Items such as blankets, outfits, sleepers, diapers and many more items for baby. Please let us know if there is anything more we can help you with to make your transition home a joyous and effortless as possible. We’re here to answer questions, provide support, and make referrals.
Inside each Layette bag you will receive:
- 2 Receiving Blankets
- 1 Blanket
- 1 3 month onesie
- 1 3/6 month onesie
- 1 3 month sleeper
- 1 3/6 month sleeper
- 6 newborn diapers
- 2 bibs
- 2 washcloths
- 1 outfit with socks and hat
- Layette Booklet
- Other accessories, if available, i.e. a toy, lotion, wipes
note: items may vary depending on donations
Birth Certificate: Official document issued to record a person’s birth, including such identifying data as name, gender, date of birth, place of birth, and parentage.
FAQ:
If you reside outside of the Winnipeg area and require a registration form please email Cory at coryderrett@thrivewpg.com or call our office at 204.772.9091.
Income Tax: Do you have a simple tax situation and need help filing your taxes? This CRA approved service allows us to book a brief in-person appointment with you at our office to get the process of filing your taxes started. Thrive operates a Community Volunteer Income Tax Program Clinic * files income tax returns both online and on paper (depending on the year(s) being filed); taxpayers can get printed summaries of their tax returns.
Eligibility:
- Currently for single individuals whose personal income does NOT exceed $35,000.
- Single parents with total income less than $45,000.
- $45,000 for a married or common-law couple, with an extra $2,500 allowed for each child/dependent.
- Taxes are not prepared for self-employed, rental, end of life, or interest income.
What to bring:
- Bring all T-slips and a piece of valid Identification (driver’s license, Manitoba Health card, or birth certificate), plus any other information required for taxes.
- Married/common-law couples should attend together.
By appointment only
Working with CFS: This full day workshop is open to all who walk within a family and beside a family. This workshop is for parents, foster parents, support workers, service providers, and others who would like to learn more about CFS.
The first part of the workshop provides first hand, extensive knowledge on the Child Welfare Act and Child and Family Services (CFS). Information on the act, the CFS system in Manitoba, the parent and child’s rights, legal information, and other processes with handouts.
The second part of the workshop is discussing the feelings around CFS. By understanding it and the process. The Curriculum of this part of the workshop provides ideas of techniques, resources, and discusses the importance of self-care and healthy management of stress, emotions, and creating a positive support system. A list of resources will be provided.
Date: Summer Program stay tuned
Social Anxiety: Anxiety is a nervous, uncomfortable or worried feeling that typically occurs in the absence of an imminent threat. It is different from fear, which is the natural response of the body to the immediate danger. However, when it becomes too intense it interferes with our lives making us incapable of handling daily situations.
Social Anxiety has become very common and a paralyzing factor for many people in todays society. This program offers sessions providing education about anxiety and how one can manage better. If you are experiencing social anxiety and would like a safe and caring place to:
- learn more about anxiety and access resources
- get answers to questions
- address concerns
- have open conversations with others
- continue your path to wellness
Dates: July 5 to August 2, 2021 * ONLINE * Monday Afternoons * 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Emotional Wellness: Emotional Wellness is a psychoeducational group. In this group we look at how we understand and manage our feelings through lectures, handouts, group discussion, interactive activities, and exercises. Topics include definitions of emotions, healthy vs. unhealthy emotions. causes and triggers of emotions, awareness of emotions, empathy vs. sympathy, and coping strategies and tools.
Dates: June 25 to July 30, 2021 * ONLINE * Friday Afternoons * 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Circle of Voices: Thrive’s sharing circle, Circle of Voices, is a safe and honored space for all who identify as female to come together, use their voice, be heard, be respected, and be seen. The Circle of Voices encourages equality, strengthens unity and expresses wisdom. We gather to support, to inspire and to teach each other while embracing who we are.
Our Elder, Linda Migwans has shared with us these words about this program: “While having this honour of walking with you in the Circle, I have seen the growth and healing that we have journeyed through. This process although emotional, has demonstrated several benefits. We form a sisterhood and a self-supporting group, that discusses varying topics. Some of these topics are lifestyle changes of single parenting, being a grandparent and family expectations. We discuss addiction and change; sometimes we talk about resilience and determination when they are the only ones in their family unit who are trying to maintain sober lifestyles. We have become stronger together and built a network of comfort and support.”
Dates: July 8 to August 12, 2021 * Thursday Afternoons * 1:30 to 3:30 pm
FULL
Sharing Circle: This program is offered in a safe space for all who identify as men.
This group will address their life issues in a supportive environment. The goal of the group is to give support, offer different solutions through teaching, listening, sharing and educating. The format of the group is practical and involves interpersonal conversations, giving feedback, and challenging one another to develop more constructive patterns of behavior. Each group begins with a brief check-in and ends with a brief check-out. The group actively work towards their journey:
- learn who you are
- learn to trust yourself & others
- create the life you want
- deal with difficult feelings
The group is:
- a safe environment for men
- non-judgmental, non-discriminatory and accepting of all
- respectful of others
- promotes self-growth and awareness
- provides and receives support from others
Arriving this Fall * Stay tune for dates
Positive Discipline: The program is for moms, dads and caregivers of children of all ages. It addresses common issues that arise between birth and the end of adolescence. It can be helpful for any family. This program is also for future parents. And it is for those who support parents, such as parent educators, parent group facilitators, and family support workers. Some children have particular challenges that are not typical for their age. These include autism, attention deficit disorder, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, developmental delays and brain damage. If your child’s behavior is of particular concern, you should seek help and advice as early as possible. While this program can be helpful for any family, parents of children with atypical conditions are advised to seek additional guidance from specially trained professionals, such as family doctors and public health nurses.
Dates: Completed * Friday afternoons * 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Spaces available call 204.772.9091 to register
Nobody’s Perfect for Moms: It’s no secret that every parent wants their child to be happy, healthy and safe. But it’s easy to forget that none of us come fully prepared for the job. Families are complex and full of challenges, especially for young parents, single parents or parents who find themselves isolated socially, geographically or linguistically. Our Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program provides parents of children from birth to age 5 with:
- A safe place to build on their parenting skills
- An opportunity to learn new skills and concepts
- A place to interact with other parents who have children the same age.
5 Components: Safety, Body, Behaviour, Parents and Mind
This program is inclusive to anyone who identifies as a mother.
Dates: Completed * Friday afternoons * 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Nobody’s Perfect for Dads: It’s no secret that every parent wants their child to be happy, healthy and safe. But it’s easy to forget that none of us come fully prepared for the job. Families are complex and full of challenges, especially for young parents, single parents or parents who find themselves isolated socially, geographically or linguistically. Our Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program provides parents of children from birth to age 5 with:
- A safe place to build on their parenting skills
- An opportunity to learn new skills and concepts
- A place to interact with other parents who have children the same age.
5 Components: Safety, Body, Behaviour, Parents and Mind
This program is inclusive to anyone who identifies as a father.
Dates: Completed * Friday afternoons * 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Book Bags: For parents with children from birth to age five. A Book Bag program is a family literacy tool that brings reading to life and encourages reading in a fun and safe way. It is a great way for children and adults to read together. This program is a wonderful opportunity to introduce a wide range of books to your child(ren) and to provide an opportunity for children to identify with the joy of reading and for parents to actively support their children.
Completed * Next class * Fall sessions
