Blog Posts and Updates
Changes happen quickly in our sector. Check this space for Weekly Updates from our Executive director, news releases, issue tracking, and posts from our leadership blog.
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The Federation of Community Social Services of BC
102 - 739 Kings Road
Victoria, BC, V8T 1W4
T: 250.480.7387
E: info@fcssbc.ca
Reconciliation
Our committment to reconciliation and decolonization includes recognizing that our work takes place on the unceded lands of many First Nations. In all that we do, The Federation strives to create more equitable relationships for and with our Indigenous partners and community members.
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About The Federation
The Federation of Community Social Services of BC has been a provincial leader in the child, youth, adult, and family serving field for 40 years. We provide tools and supports that enable BC’s community social services to do their best work. Read more »
COVID-19 and Kids (and a survey)
/in Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisOver 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 […]
Going Forward: Plans, Approaches, and Considerations
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisLast 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
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisAs 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
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisFrom 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…
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThe 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 […]
Projects & Issues Update: COVID-19, Labour Market Research, HR Strategy, Research
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThe 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
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisOne 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
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisAs 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
/in Federation News /by Amy MullisSupporting 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 […]
COVID-19 Update for Members
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisAs many of you know, events are being cancelled, businesses are closing, and BC’s top doctor, Dr. Bonnie Henry, is urging people to follow directions regarding hand hygiene, social distancing, […]