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 »
BC’s new Employer Health Tax
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisOne of the big changes revealed in the BC budget speech a few weeks ago was the announcement of a new progressive tax that will replace MSP premiums in our province. […]
Federation Champions: Supporting each other
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisAs we were getting ready for February’s Social Policy Forum in Victoria, we came up with a simple new idea that we thought might help keep our provincial events affordable […]
Youth Education Bursary: Supporting youth in care
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisAs many of you know, The Federation’s Youth Education Bursary was an initiative that was actually established by Federation members. But you may not know that its creation was inspired by two […]
Budgets, Issues, and Action Plans
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThere’s a lot going on in BC and at The Federation this week so my weekly update will cover a few different topics: this week’s provincial budget, the next steps […]
Research Bulletin February 2018: Sustainable Community Social Services
/in Federation News, Research Bulletin, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThis month’s research bulletin is the final collection in preparation of The Federation’s 2018 Social Policy Forum. As such, the reports and analysis below contain research, information, and ideas about strengthening, […]
Federation Webinar Guide
/in Federation News, Leadership 2020, Member Engagement /by Amy MullisThis guide will help you take part in Adobe Connect webinar meetings with The Federation. Follow the steps in order to prepare for and participate in online webinar meetings. Please […]
Caregiver Screening Webinar (Nov 2017)
/in Federation News, Member Engagement /by Amy MullisBelow is a recording of the first of three online sessions The Federation is hosting for contracted agencies across the province regarding MCFD’s caregiver screening policy changes. Staff from MCFD […]
A time for thanks and for looking forward
/in Federation News, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisIt’s that time of year when we focus on what matters most to us and when we reflect on where we’ve come from and where we want to go in […]
Creating stronger and more sustainable community social services
/in Federation News, Member Engagement, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisThe past five months have been busy at The Federation. The NDP government’s focus on social issues like poverty and childcare means there are many opportunities for The Federation to engage […]
Research Bulletin December 2017: Creating a strong, sustainable sector
/in Research Bulletin, Weekly Update /by Amy MullisWe’ve spent the last month (among many other things) tracking research, analyses, and evaluations from across Canada that can help inform and improve service delivery in BC. This month’s research […]