COVID-19 and Kids (and a survey)
Over the past few weeks, we have been getting more information about how COVID-19 is affecting children in particular. The slides from Dr. Behn Smith’s presentation during the MCFD Town […]
Entries by Amy Mullis
Going Forward: Plans, Approaches, and Considerations
Last week, Premier Horgan announced the measured approach that BC will be taking as our province moves forward in its ongoing response to COVID-19. This approach aims to balance vital […]
On getting through this together
As the Federation Board President, I find myself in a unique position during these complex times. I am both the Executive Director of a community organization and part of the […]
Projects & Issues Update: COVID-19, Roundtable, MCFD Services HUB
From the beginning of this public health crisis, we have been very aware that the community social services sector is responding in ways that we may not have expected or […]
On knowing how to do the right thing…
The past few weeks have been especially challenging and stressful for everyone involved in BC’s community social services sector. Two weeks ago, our Executive Director wrote about the many ways […]
Working from Home, Parenting & Wellness Resources
Among the many, many changes we have all experienced in recent weeks, some are easier to get used to than others. Most of us find ourselves working from home and […]
Projects & Issues Update: COVID-19, Labour Market Research, HR Strategy, Research
The Federation team talks a lot about how interconnected our work is—how our leadership development work is also related to our recruitment and retention work and how our commitment to […]
Social Services in a Time of Crisis
One of the messages that The Federation has been using for many, many years describes our sector as one of three legs of a stool. The point this makes is […]
COVID-19: Updates, Supports & Resources for Federation Members
As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, we are doing our very best to keep Federation members informed and up-to-date. We are in constant communication with our members, government colleagues, and sector […]
COVID-19 Information for Social Services
Supporting the health and welfare of vulnerable populations during the pandemic requires balancing measures that need to be taken to prevent transmission of COVID-19 against the risks of withdrawing your […]