Media Releases & News Coverage

The Federation supports our members and BC’s broad community social services sector by drawing attention to key issues, policy changes, funding announcements, and relevant news stories. We keep our finger on the pulse when it comes to what’s happening within the sector—whether it’s things that need to change or recognizing good work that’s being accomplished.

The Federation in the news

December 12, 2022 – Children’s advocate questions B.C.’s ability to overhaul foster-care system after death of Cree teen, Globe and Mail
December 15, 2020 – Youth in care should continue to receive support until 27, children’s commissioner says, Globe and Mail
November 30, 2020 – Will Mitzi Dean Bring Change to Often Troubled Children’s Ministry? The Tyee
April 11, 2019 – ‘Wage Redress’ for BC Workers in the Social Service Sector — But Only if They’re in a Union, The Tyee
March 31, 2019 — No one should have to suffer by themselves, Times Colonist
December 10, 2018 — Parents of special needs kids react to harrowing report from B.C. children’s watchdog, CTV News
October 29, 2018 — New Children’s Minister monitoring overhaul of B.C.’s residential care facilities, Globe and Mail
July 16, 2018 — Jennifer Charlesworth recommended to be B.C.’s new children’s representative, CBC News
July 16, 2018 — New children’s representative has social services background, Times Colonist
June 29, 2018 — The real cost of caring for kids in BC’s child welfare system, Globe and Mail
June 15, 2018 — BC must care for kids, not bottom line, Times Colonist
June 12, 2018 — BC child representative has ‘grave concerns’ about oversight of group homes, New West Record
June 12, 2018 — BC is failing to screen staff who care for kids in group homes, warns children’s advocate, The Star
October 17, 2017 — Historic Partnership Signing for Métis Children, Youth and Families, MNBC
March 2, 2017 — Kids need help after aging out of care, Times Colonist
February 24, 2017 — Kids’ lives are at stake and B.C. needs to do better, Times Colonist
February 9, 2017 — Letters: Public investment needed to stop children dying, Vancouver Sun
February 8, 2017 — B.C. children’s minister urged not to cut contracted care, Vancouver Sun
February 7, 2017 — B.C. watchdog says report findings could have saved Métis teen, The Globe and Mail
October 24, 2016 – Broad array of services needed for vulnerable youth, Times Colonist
October 8, 2016 – Our children need and deserve a better system of care, Vancouver Sun
May 7, 2016 – Ministry review a missed opportunity, Vancouver Sun
April 27, 2016 – The Federation and PARCA announce new strategic partnership [PDF]
February 20, 2016 – Budget an insult to vulnerable people of B.C., Times Colonist
December 19, 2015 – Funding should go beyond Children’s Ministry, Times Colonist
December 9, 2015 – Complex social issues require complex evidence-informed solutions [PDF]
June 18, 2015 – The Fed Applauds “Growing Up in B.C.” Report [PDF]
May 15, 2015 – System Failed Paige: The Fed Supports Recommendations [PDF]

Federation members in the news

March 30, 2019 — Victoria single parent resource centre forced to flee collapsing building, BC Local News
March 22, 2019 — Open procurement policies put community social-services groups at risk, Vancouver Sun
March 13, 2019 — Number of B.C. teens struggling with anxiety up in 2018: study, Vancouver Sun
February 18, 2019 — Controversial Job Training Contracts a ‘Missed Opportunity’ to Strengthen Communities, Says Advocate, The Tyee
January 31, 2019 — BC’s Community Service Providers Fear Major Job Losses Imminent, The Tyee
January 12, 2019 — ‘The poverty children face is often hidden from us,’ say agencies helping the 20 percent of B.C. kids who are poor, Vancouver Sun
December 19, 2018 — Jan Shumay retires from North Okanagan agency, Vernon Morning Star
December 12, 2018 — Delta to give Deltassist $75,000 for seniors programs, Surrey Now
November 18, 2018 — Pacific Centre Family Services Association a winning design in Colwood, Saanich News
October 18, 2018 — Drop in international adoptions forces closure of B.C. agency, CBC News
October 11, 2018 — Businesses recognized with Inclusive Employers Excellence Awards, Abbotsford News
September 29, 2018 — Youth Resource Centre and Foundry Penticton are coming to fruition, Penticton Western News
September 9, 2018 — Capital region has a child-care crisis, Times Colonist
August 23, 2018 — Funding challenges result in change of direction for Matthew’s House, Abbotsford News
August 3, 2018 — Abbotsford anti-gang program to lose funding as kids head back to school, Global News
July 12, 2018 — Non-market housing and daycare project in Burnaby headed to hearing, Burnaby Now
June 22, 2018 — Youth addiction centre near Keremeos celebrates one year, BC Local News
June 20, 2018 — Foundry Abbotsford opens its doors to youth in need, Abbotsford News
April 26, 2018 — Youth in care advocate for change, Nanaimo News Bulletin
April 25, 2018 — Vancouver struggling to keep up with demand for youth housing, The Star
March 15, 2018 — Housing crunch impacts staffing levels at provincial addiction centre near Keremeos, Penticton Western News
February 12, 2018 — Family Services of Greater Vancouver marks 90th anniversary, Vancouver Courier
December 12, 2018 — Stress, trauma, and burnout: Vancouver nonprofits warn the fentanyl crisis has pushed them to a breaking point, Georgia Straight
December 5, 2017 — ‘Trauma-informed’ daycare for refugee children among new child-care projects, CBC News
November 29, 2017 — B.C. foster kids benefit from Vancouver Foundation’s foresight, Georgia Straight
October 1, 2017 — Family service provider expands footprint, Goldstream Gazette
September 25, 2017 — New detox beds for Williams Lake, Williams Lake Tribune
September 8, 2017 — Street Outreach team to continue another year, Nelson Star
July 17, 2017 — What it’s like to grow up LGBTQ2S+ in British Columbia, The Tyee
July 6, 2017 — Teens consuming less alcohol, but LGBT youth rates declining more slowly, Voice Online
June 23, 2017 — Comment: People needed to staff promised child-care spaces, Times Colonist
June 13, 2017 — Chilliwack finally gets federal funding to fight homelessness, Chilliwack Progress
June 8, 2017 — Seniors living in dignity and safety, Hope Standard
May 16, 2017 — Understanding your teen’s true thoughts, Peace Arch News
May 8, 2017 — Surrey expands youth programming in Clayton, BC Local News
May 4, 2017 — Deadly fentanyl crisis missing from campaign trail in BC, CBC News
May 2, 2017 — Burnaby non-profit benefits from density bonus money, Burnaby Now
March 31, 2017 — ICBC creates learn-to-drive bursary program for BC youth in foster care, Metro News
February 27, 2017 — Gay, lesbian, bisexual teens half as likely to play sports, finds UBC study, The Globe and Mail
February 20, 2017 — Organizations dispute alleged funding cut, Nanaimo News Bulletin
February 8, 2017 — Lack of foster homes spurs rise in costly contract care for province, The Globe and Mail
February 6, 2017 — Marpole’s old fire hall to become neighbourhood house – Vancouver Courier
January 26, 2017 — Seven Abbotsford groups receive Canada 150 grants, Abbotsford News
January 9, 2017 — Anti-racism network grows roots in Burnaby, Burnaby Now
November 24, 2016 — Opinion: Why BC needs a framework for well-being, Vancouver Sun
June 22, 2016 — Cooking up a storm in Richmond’s friendship kitchen, Richmond News
April 28, 2016 — Youth find hope and employment with barista program, Vancouver Sun
December 21, 2015 — For Youth Leaving Care, Liftoff Takes a Village, The Tyee

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