They could drop out of school, become pregnant, turn to prostitution, drugs, delinquency, welfare. The social and societal costs can be staggering. It's not rocket science, said CSS mediator Shirley Lewis at yesterday's Sign of Hope kickoff in the St. Andrew Centre. Slowly, over time and uneasy truces, each family member learns to bend. Trust is re-established.
Love again flows unhindered.
Demand outweighs supply for this vital CSS service. There's a two-month waiting period when the family needing the help is under crippling mental stress. The Fringe and TransAlta won the Most Innovative Arts Partner award yesterday at the National Post Business in the Arts Awards. Picking up the award in Winnipeg were TransAlta's Bob Westbury and Fringe producer Darryl Lindenbach. They took the time to show their appreciation.