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Our Program → Back Together
The Back Together Family Reunification Program supports Indigenous families separated by the child welfare system in reunifying through graduated, culturally grounded support.
There are over 9,100 children in CFS care in Manitoba — 91% of them Indigenous. Yet there are fewer than 65 reunification beds in all of Winnipeg. For families working toward reunification, the gap between wanting to come home and having a safe, supported place to do it is often the barrier that keeps them apart.
Back Together exists to close that gap. We provide a dedicated, staffed home where families can rebuild their relationships at a pace that prioritises safety, trust, and cultural connection — with the goal of permanent, stable reunification.
How It Works
Families move through three stages at their own pace. Each stage builds trust, strengthens family bonds, and demonstrates readiness for the next step — with staff support at every point.
Children live in a safe, staffed reunification home while parents visit for structured, supervised sessions. Staff provide parenting support, therapeutic guidance, and help families rebuild connection at a pace that feels right.
Parents begin staying overnight with their children. This graduated transition builds confidence and family routines while maintaining the safety net of on-site staff support.
The entire family lives together in the reunification home with 24/7 staff support, case management, and outcome tracking. Families build the stability and skills needed to transition to fully independent living.
After reunification, families transition to independent housing with follow-up support to ensure the transition is lasting.
Comprehensive support for every stage of the reunification journey.
A dedicated family unit in a staffed, home-like setting where families can focus on rebuilding together.
Structured, supportive visit sessions with trained staff present to guide and document progress.
Dedicated coordination with CFS agencies, family court, and support services throughout the process.
Elder guidance, ceremony, and cultural activities woven into the reunification process for the whole family.
We honour whatever spiritual path grounds each family — traditional practices, faith communities, or both.
Rigorous documentation and progress reporting that supports the CFS case plan and demonstrates family readiness.
Assistance getting families to appointments, visits, and community connections during the program.
Follow-up support after families move to independent housing to ensure the transition is permanent.
Culturally Grounded
Reunification is about more than a family living under one roof. It's about reconnecting with identity, culture, and the communities that give families strength. Elder guidance, ceremony, and cultural programming are woven into every stage of the process.
Many of the families we serve come from Northern communities where church and faith are central to daily life. We respect and support connection to faith communities alongside traditional cultural practices — guided by what each family identifies as meaningful to them.
Eligibility
Families with children currently in CFS care in Manitoba.
The CFS agency has identified reunification as the goal.
Parents demonstrating commitment to the process.
Referral from a CFS agency, social worker, or professional.
This program is referral-based. If you're a family seeking reunification support, contact your CFS worker or reach out to us directly and we'll help connect you with the right pathway.
Whether you're a professional looking to refer a family or a family member seeking information, we're here to help.