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.
Contact Info
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.
Resources
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 »
Altogether better: Help us tell the stories of social care in BC
/in Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisAs many of you know, next month with be marked as Community Social Service Awareness Month in BC. It is an opportunity to recognize and raise awareness about the value […]
Early Years Community Sessions
/in Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisWe at The Federation believe that there is wisdom to be found in different and differing perspectives. We believe that the best community social services are built upon local knowledge […]
The Youth Education Bursary
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisWhen I was first joined The Federation team years ago, the Youth Education Bursary was one of the things that really drew me to the organization and inspired me as I took […]
Research Bulletin January 2019: Social Determinants of Health
/in Research Bulletin, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThis month’s research bulletin focuses on articles and reports related to the social determinants of health—the social, economic, and political conditions that affect the health and wellbeing of people, communities, […]
Building Strong & Sustainable Community Social Services
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisLast February, the 2018 Social Policy Forum identified and focused on four of the key factors affecting the sustainability and capacity of British Columbia’s community social services sector: Inclusive and […]
Early Years Community Consultations
/in Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisFrom January to March, MCFD, ECL Early Childhood Consulting, and The Federation of Community Social Services of BC are teaming up to host brand-new training and dialogue sessions for early […]
Report on the 2019 Budget Consultations & Social Services Investments
/in Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisLast fall, the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services held public consultations on the upcoming provincial budget. This process happens every year—and every year The Federation presents to […]
Legislative Roundup and Recap 2018
/in Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThe Federation’s focus on advocacy takes different forms at different times. But a big part of this work involves closely monitoring legislative changes and policy developments that affect the well-being […]
Research Bulletin November 2018: Income Supports and Services
/in Research Bulletin, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThis month’s research bulletin focuses on research and reports related to income and disability supports, poverty reduction, and welfare-related service delivery. The articles and reports below discuss income supports for the […]
Legalization of Cannabis: Implications, Resources, and Research for Federation Members
/in Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisAt the October Conference, we hosted an Open Space session focused on concerns about the legalization of cannabis. Members hosted sessions focused on HR implications, practice implications, the history of […]