The Family Support Liaison works with families involved with the Child and Family Services system.

The Liaison will assist families in all areas, including wellness, mental health referrals, parenting programs, risk prevention, understanding the system and will act as part of a healthy support system.

The Family Support Liaison works towards reducing the number of children entering foster homes, increasing placements with family members and assisting with reunification.

Please call 204.772.9091 extension 117 to make an appointment.

Primary:

• Advocate
• Case Plan
• Referrals- counselling, programs, childcare supports etc.
• Support network
• Liaison between parent/family and CFS agency

A birth certificate is an official legal document that proves your identity and records your full name, date and place of birth, parentage, and gender, and is required for services like passports, health coverage, social insurance numbers, and school enrolment.

FAQs

Q: How much will this cost?
A: FREE

Q: How long is the process?
A: Approximately half an hour

Q: When will it come in the mail?
A: Between 6 and 8 weeks

Q: Who are they for?
A: Winnipeg

Q: Who can access?
A: All Winnipeg citizens

Q: Do you do out of province?
A: No

Q: How can I make an appointment?
A: Call 204.772.9091 extension 110

Q: Where are you located?
A: 3-406 Edmonton Street

Q: What do I need to bring?
A: Manitoba Health Card

Do you have a simple tax situation and need help filing your taxes? Thrive provides a CRA approved service that 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 for eligible participants. We’ll help file income tax returns either online or on paper (depending on the year(s) being filed). Participants can be provided printed summaries of their tax returns.

Please call 2014.772.9091 extension 110 for an appointment.

Eligibility requirements:

• Those who are currently 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 in income allowed for each child/dependent.
• Note that taxes are not prepared for: self-employed, rental, end of life, or interest income.

You are NOT eligible if any of the following apply to your circumstances:

• Self-employment income or employment expenses
• Business or rental income and expenses
• Interest income over $1,000
• Capital gains or losses
• Foreign property (T1135)
• Bankrupt individuals in the year of bankruptcy (or the year prior, if that return has not been filed)
• Deceased individual

What to bring to your appointment:

• 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.

Our welcoming resource centre provides a space for vital connections.

Through wrap-around support, our members can access services that are significant to their unique needs.

The Thrive team builds meaningful relationships with our community members.

In-house Services:

Food Support

• Grocery Supports
• Meals
• Farmers Market Coupons
• Coffee and Tea
• Fun Gatherings
• Baby Food
• Pet Food

Health Care

• Hygiene items
• Safer sex supplies
• Pregnancy tests
• Urgent care
• Public Health Nurse
• Baby supplies
• Layette
• Clothing

Mental Health

• Peer Support
• Advocacy
• Counselling
• Community Outings
• Public Health Nurse
• Mental Health Programs
• Referrals
• Resources

Communications

• Phone
• WIFI
• Computer
• Faxing
• Printing and copying

Your donations help people in our community feel seen, empowered, and ready to take on the world. Together, we can make a meaningful difference.

To donate gently used clothing, contact us!