Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth

The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth (MACY) is an independent office of the Manitoba Legislature. The Manitoba Advocate is empowered by legislation to support and advise children, youth, and young adults of their rights and the services which should be available to them. MACY also has the responsibilities to conduct child-centered research, to investigate the serious injuries and deaths of young people, to issue formal recommendations to improve public services, and to monitor and report on compliance regarding the implementation of recommendations made by the Manitoba Advocate. The Manitoba Advocate leads a team who represents the rights, interests, and viewpoints of children, youth, young adults, and their families who are receiving, or are entitled to receive, services in the areas of: - Child welfare - Adoption - Disabilities - Mental Health - Addiction - Youth Justice - Education - Victim Support (including domestic violence and sexual exploitation) MACY does this through direct advocacy, investigations, research, special reports, formal recommendations and compliance monitoring with recommended changes.