You can also find definitions written for children and youth here.
ANCR
ANCR stands for the Child and Family All Nations Coordinated Response Network. It is the designated child and family services intake agency for Winnipeg. It also provides support services to families.
Apprehension
A representative of CFS can apprehend a child in need of protection without a warrant and take the child to a place of safety. Upon apprehension, CFS has to apply to the court within 4 juridical days (four days that the court sits) for a hearing to determine whether the child is in need of protection.
Authority
There are four authorities in Manitoba that supervise the child and family services agencies under their jurisdiction. They are as follows:
The Northern Authority is responsible for the delivery of services to members of northern First Nations.
The Southern Authority is responsible for the delivery of services to members of southern First Nations.
The Metis Authority is responsible for the delivery of services to Metis people.
The General Authority is responsible for the delivery of services to all other persons.
Authority Determination Protocol (ADP)
ADP refers to the process used by the designated agency to determine the culturally appropriate authority and the authority of service for a person or family.
Case Plan
Sometimes referred to as a “case plan” or “treatment plan”, this refers to the formal plan for a child in care. This plan should be in a written document.
Designated Intake Agency (DIA)
One agency in every region of Manitoba has responsibility for providing intake (or first point of contact) services. It is called the “Designated Intake Agency”.
Extension of Care
In certain circumstances, a child’s care with a child and family services agency can be extended beyond the age of majority (18) to the age of 21 years. This applies to permanent wards only.
Permanent Ward
Refers to a child who is under the permanent guardianship of a child and family services agency. The guardianship rights of the child’s parents or guardians have been terminated.
Place of Safety (POS)
Any place used for the emergency temporary care and protection of a child. A place of safety may include a family residence, agency staff residences as well as rooms and apartments.
Temporary Ward
Refers to a child who is under temporary guardianship of a child and family services agency. All guardianship rights and responsibilities of the child’s parents or guardians are suspended for a period of time determined by the court.
Voluntary Placement Agreement (VPA)
The Child and Family Services Act provides for a parent, guardian or other person who has actual care and control of a child, to enter into a voluntary placement agreement with an agency for the placing of a child without transfer of guardianship.
Voluntary Surrender of Guardianship (VSG)
This provision in the Child and Family Services act allows for a parent, guardian or other person who has actual care and control of a child to sign an agreement turning over guardianship to a child and family services agency. It has the same effect as a permanent order of guardianship in that it terminates all parental rights and obligations.
Definitions
You can also find definitions written for children and youth here.
ANCR
ANCR stands for the Child and Family All Nations Coordinated Response Network. It is the designated child and family services intake agency for Winnipeg. It also provides support services to families.
Apprehension
A representative of CFS can apprehend a child in need of protection without a warrant and take the child to a place of safety. Upon apprehension, CFS has to apply to the court within 4 juridical days (four days that the court sits) for a hearing to determine whether the child is in need of protection.
Authority
There are four authorities in Manitoba that supervise the child and family services agencies under their jurisdiction. They are as follows:
Authority Determination Protocol (ADP)
ADP refers to the process used by the designated agency to determine the culturally appropriate authority and the authority of service for a person or family.
Case Plan
Sometimes referred to as a “case plan” or “treatment plan”, this refers to the formal plan for a child in care. This plan should be in a written document.
Designated Intake Agency (DIA)
One agency in every region of Manitoba has responsibility for providing intake (or first point of contact) services. It is called the “Designated Intake Agency”.
Extension of Care
In certain circumstances, a child’s care with a child and family services agency can be extended beyond the age of majority (18) to the age of 21 years. This applies to permanent wards only.
Permanent Ward
Refers to a child who is under the permanent guardianship of a child and family services agency. The guardianship rights of the child’s parents or guardians have been terminated.
Place of Safety (POS)
Any place used for the emergency temporary care and protection of a child. A place of safety may include a family residence, agency staff residences as well as rooms and apartments.
Temporary Ward
Refers to a child who is under temporary guardianship of a child and family services agency. All guardianship rights and responsibilities of the child’s parents or guardians are suspended for a period of time determined by the court.
Voluntary Placement Agreement (VPA)
The Child and Family Services Act provides for a parent, guardian or other person who has actual care and control of a child, to enter into a voluntary placement agreement with an agency for the placing of a child without transfer of guardianship.
Voluntary Surrender of Guardianship (VSG)
This provision in the Child and Family Services act allows for a parent, guardian or other person who has actual care and control of a child to sign an agreement turning over guardianship to a child and family services agency. It has the same effect as a permanent order of guardianship in that it terminates all parental rights and obligations.